Contract Manager

Date:
Jul 29, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Contract Manager

Job Title: Contract Specialist V

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: SU CONTRACT MGT

Posting Number: 19418

Closing Date: 08/28/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,155.75

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24

Shift: Day

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 15%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

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With minimal supervision and significant latitude for initiative and independent judgment, the Contract Manager performs advanced, senior-level technical and consultative work to oversee daily operations and contract management activities from development to closeout within the Substance Use Contracts Management Area. The Contract Manager serves as the lead contact on assigned contract(s), provides leadership and support in contract management by engaging in activities such as contract and amendment development, procurement, budget reviews, identify funding allocation discrepancies and ensure resolution, quality management, contract monitoring to include enhanced monitoring based on agency policy or performance, and other relevant tasks as mandated by HHSC (Health and Human Services Commission) policy.

The Contract Manager is responsible for analyzing contractor performance by reviewing expenditure data, performance reports, and other pertinent information. Additionally, the role involves recommending remedies or other enforcement actions to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of assigned HHSC agency contracts.

The Contract Manager facilitates communication and collaboration between all contract stakeholders and serves as the lead point of contact for all contractual accountability activities between HHS and contractors. The Contract Manager is the liaison between contractor and internal stakeholders.

Responsible for implementing goals and objectives, developing milestones, collaborating with stakeholders on developing contract guidelines, policies, and procedures, and establishing schedules, priorities, and standards to achieve performance measures. Monitors contract compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, guidelines, and agency policies. Travel up to 15% may be required.

• Oversight and Monitoring: Acts as the lead in contract management, overseeing contractor performance and expenditures while providing technical assistance. Conducts quality assurance on report cards, tracks budget and performance data, and monitors deliverables. Engages in risk management and compliance monitoring, coordinates approvals, and provides status updates on approvals and performance measures. Facilitates communication through vendor calls and stakeholder feedback to communicate and confirm the health of the contract.
  
  Collaborate with relevant parties during on-site or desk reviews and addresses audit findings by defining requirements and recommending appropriate actions. Lead and coordinate post-execution contract management activities for complex substance use disorder contracts, including kick off meetings, ongoing contract status reviews, and issue resolution with program staff and contractors. Provide advanced support for post-award contract administration, including interpretation of contract terms, coordination of amendments, and resolution of complex compliance, payment, or performance issues.
  
  Serve as a subject-matter expert for contract monitoring activities, including participation in internal reviews, assessment of contractor risk, and support of enhanced monitoring or corrective action processes. Develop, implement, and maintain contract administration policies, procedures, tools, and guidance specific to substance use contracts, ensuring alignment with HHSC requirements, funding source rules, and program operations. Support consistency and quality across the SU CMA by identifying process gaps, recommending improvements, and assisting with the development of standardized contract management practices.
  
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• Financial Management: Ensure invoices are accurate and aligned with payment terms, and approve invoices/claims for payment. Monitor the budget…