Contract Administration Mgr

Date:
Jun 6, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). For more information on available benefits and early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.

Functional

Title:

Contract Administration Mgr I

Job Title:

Contract Administration Mgr I
Agency:
Dept of State Health Services
Department:
Contract Management
Posting Number: 16835
Closing Date: 11/06/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal
Occupational Category:
Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $8,581.66
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26

Shift: Day
Telework:
No
Travel:
Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Facility

Location:

AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DHT)

Works under the direction of the Contract Management Section Director. Responsibilities include contract management activities, reporting, facilitating open records requests, and development of policy and procurement procedures. Prepare agency‑wide contract reporting for management and DSHS executive leadership. Serve as the point of contact for agency sole‑source reviews and recommendations for approval.

Assure timely communications with CMS and program staff across the agency and collaborate with Fiscal Oversight and Monitoring regarding contractor performance and site visit coordination. Establish processes and working relationships with DSHS programs that ensure high‑quality internal and external customer service related to client services contracts.

Provide staff training and development related to the contracting process and reporting activities. Assist in development of curriculum and preparation of training materials. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May assign and/or supervise the work of others.

• Develop accurate and complete standardized contract reports using SCOR data for management and DSHS executive leadership. Organize and analyze data to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for procedural or system changes. (30%)
• Assist in development of short and long‑term strategies and priorities to assess the quality of contract activities. Respond to audit activities, quality management, and contract management requests. Serve as the single point of contact for all open record requests for DSHS programs. (25%)
• Provide contract management staff and program staff with training and technical assistance to improve smooth transition on cradle‑to‑grave contracting processes. Collaborate with staff from HHSC PCS, HHSC FSO, HHSC OCC, and programs across the agency. (20%)
• Resolve problems and implement decisions; assure DSHS policy, procedures, and standards are followed. Develop and assure accurate and complete reports for contractors/providers and program staff. (15%)
• Represent the CMS by making presentations, providing information, and testimony, and collaborating with stakeholders, state agencies, internal audit, and federal partners. Participate in disaster response and continuity of operations activities. (10%)

• Knowledge of state guidelines and best practices for contracting public health services.
• Knowledge of principles and practices in quality assurance monitoring and assessment.
• Knowledge of quality improvement principles and practices for client services.
• Knowledge of related state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules and requirements.
• Knowledge of Texas legislative process and public accountability systems.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget management, human resource management, and project management.
• Knowledge of leadership principles and ability to effectively interact with various leadership levels.
• Skill in communication, orally and in writing.
• Skills in strategic planning for meeting statewide community health objectives.
• Skills in designing and implementing technical assistance and professional education activities for community health care providers.
• Skill…