Community Services Contract Specialist V

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Functional

Title:

Community Services Contract Specialist V

Job Title:

Contract Specialist V

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department: CS Operations Support

Posting Number: 17908

Closing Date: 06/28/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift:

Telework:
Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 20%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST

Other Locations:
Austin;
Dallas;
Fort Worth;
Houston;
San Antonio;
Waco

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Job Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission Community Services (CS) Department seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the Contract Specialist V position. The position reports to the Community Services Operations Director of Contracts and Projects.

This position performs highly advanced (senior-level) risk management and oversight work. Work includes contract administration work that is not limited to overseeing the full contract cycle, monitoring and auditing contracts within CS. Prepares and reviews working papers, reviews and edits contracts as requested, writes monitoring reports, develops recommendations, provide technical support, run small and large projects, evaluate and write policy, develop and present trainings, and other duties as assigned to support CS leadership and programs.

This position provides oversights and support to 5 departments and about 23 programs within Community Services.

The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that emphasizes teamwork to achieve goals, excellence through high professional standards and personal accountability, curiosity to continuously grow and learn, critical thinking for effective execution, and integrity to do things right. The best candidate will support applications to change management concepts, project management, and analytical skills to identify barriers and develop solutions to improve business processes and efficiencies for Community Services.

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business need.

Essential Job Functions

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Performs the monitoring/audits of contract performance by examining fiscal data, eligibility determinations, and program work for compliance with terms of contract and policies. Coordinates the risk assessment process for contract monitoring and planning. Works with all pertinent parties to resolve audit findings by defining the criteria/requirements/processes and recommending appropriate dispositions.

(30%)

Provides consultation and technical assistance to Community Services contract staff on contract concerns and interpretation of policies and procedures related to contract management. Develops procedures to ensure accountability and documentation related to performance measures and contract management. Prepares and distributes responses/feedback concerning performance measures and contract deliverables. Identifies training needs and determines how training should be conducted (30%)

Coordinates with Division managers when appropriate regarding requests for information. May conduct routine meetings with program staff to discuss…