FVP Contract Specialist IV Job Austin area,Texas USA,Government

Overview

Date:
Jun 18, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

FVP Contract Specialist IV

Job Title: Contract Specialist IV

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: FV Mgmt and Admin

Posting Number: 18053

Closing Date: 07/02/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $7,391.92

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 20%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Job Location

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Job Description

Contract Specialist IV

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist IV who will make a difference in the lives of survivors of family violence. We re a family-friendly workplace with a great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive training and development opportunities, and fantastic benefits.

This position is supervised by the Family Violence Program (FVP) contract unit manager within Family and Youth Services and Supports and performs advanced (senior-level) contract administration work.

You will oversee the execution and administration of family violence program contracts and grant agreements by defining requirements, negotiating, awarding, developing, and monitoring contracts. You will also oversee the processing of contract documents to ensure that management understands and authorizes contract terms. Coordinate with agency management on issues related to processing contract documents. Serve as the principal contract liaison between agency management, contractors, and other customers.

Assist with negotiation strategies and award new contracts. May assist in preparing the scope of work, specifications, and conditions for new contracts. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Staff in this position may be allowed to telework part-time on an approved schedule; however, reporting to headquarters or another assigned work location as needed and as stipulated by the FVP Manager is required.

Essential Job Functions

Performs written and oral communication with contractors as the single point of contact for all contractual accountability activities between the State and contractors. Facilitates and ensures delivery of financial and programmatic technical assistance and training. Coordinates resolution of contractor issues, initiates all contract amendments (to include terminations) and sanctions, obtains approval of amendments/sanctions with appropriate program managers, communicates impact of changes to appropriate contractor and program staff, and ensures implementation and resolution of contract sanctions.

Ensures all contract closeout activities are performed in accordance with HHSC policy.

Completes analysis of contractor performance by synthesizing contractor expenditure data, performance reports, quality management reports, technical assistance and training documentation, and other pertinent data as it relates to contractor performance. Communicates results and, as appropriate, recommends actions to program staff on a routine basis.

Completes on-site and/or desk visits with assigned contractors as needed to ensure appropriate contractor performance with contractors and staff.

May provide assistance to pre-solicitation program descriptions and performance requirements, collaborate with program subject matter experts on the inclusion of program-specific information for the procurement documents, and the development of review criteria and review tools. Works closely with program staff, Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS), budget, legal, and management to ensure that contracts resulting from procurements contain appropriate program and legal requirements and are completed in a timely manner.

Prepares management reports, correspondence, and other materials on program contracts. Develops policies and procedures related to procurement and contracting activities with guidance to staff in the development and integration of new methods and procedures. Assists with audit activities.

Other duties as assigned include, but are not limited to, actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet FVP goals and objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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