Contract Specialist V

Contract Specialist V

Agency:
Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) – Department: PASRR

Posting Number: 12557 | Closing Date: 02/05/2026 |

Location:

Austin, TX (701 W 51ST ST)

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 | Salary Range: $5,425.33 – $6,700.00 per month | Shift: Day | Telework:
Eligible | Travel:
Up to 15% | Full‑time:
Yes | Exempt:
Non‑exempt

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level |

Employment Type:

Contract | Job Function:
Legal | Industries:
Government Administration

Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) is expanding the reach of IDD Habilitative Specialized Services (IHSS), an array of services that supports individuals with IDD living in nursing facilities. We are seeking qualified and passionate professionals to help scale and strengthen this essential program across Texas. Ideal candidates will have experience implementing or expanding statewide initiatives, thrive in dynamic and evolving environments, and bring a creative, solutions‑minded approach.

Applicants should be comfortable with change, skilled at navigating ambiguity, and capable of quickly pivoting when systems or processes prove ineffective or inefficient. If you’re energized by meaningful work, ready to build sustainable systems that improve lives, and excited to make a difference in the IDD community, we encourage you to apply.

• Contract Management – Performs contract management activities for IHSS contract, including assessment of risk, verification of contractor performance, monitoring compliance with deliverable and reporting requirements, enforcement of contract terms, and oversight of contract documentation. (40%)
• Contract Development – Responsible for all contract development activities, including procurement, creation and amendment of contracts, collaboration with internal stakeholders to develop scopes of work, negotiation of terms, facilitation of approvals, validation of contract set‑ups, communication of contract changes, and projection of expenditures. (20%)
• Monitoring – Monitors contractor performance by tracking expenditure and performance data, completing analysis of contractor performance, projecting expenditures, and communicating results and recommendations. (20%)
• Communication – Acts as the single point of contact for written and oral communication for all IHSS contractual accountability activities, provides consultation and technical assistance, leads first‑level contract resolution efforts, and communicates with contractors regarding extensions, renewals, and remedies. (10%)
• Training – Facilitates and ensures delivery of programmatic technical assistance and training, provides guidance to internal and external customers regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures, and identifies training needs. (5%)
• Other duties – Performs other duties such as reviewing and analyzing legislation related to procurement or contract management, serving as a subject matter expert in assigned work groups, and actively participating in disaster response, recovery, or COOP activation. (5%)

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules, and requirements related to IDD services and contract management/administration.
• Knowledge of business processes, process improvement, contract management/administration systems, and related processes.
• Knowledge of State government organization, administration, management, and operating practices.
• Knowledge of public administration principles and state contract management practices.
• Knowledge of the IHSS services delivery system.
• Knowledge of computer software applications.
• Skill in project management.
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Skill in analyzing/interpreting large complex data sets and writing complex documents, reports, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Skill in organizing and presenting information effectively, orally and in writing, to individuals at all levels, internally and externally.
• Skill in assessing and evaluating services and recommending…