Contract Specialist IV

Posting 21945
-Posted
09/29/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- AES OOA Ops-DDS Contract Mgmt

- Office and Administrative Support

- Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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.

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Title:

Contract Specialist IV
Job Title: Contract Specialist IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: AES OOA Ops-DDS Contract Mgmt
Posting Number: 21945
Closing Date: 10/13/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
Salary Range: $4,801.16-$7,761.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
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Location:


Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations: Austin
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Family Resources and Eligibility Services (FRES) department is seeking individuals who want to join an exciting and dynamic team working in a high-performing and innovative environment. FRES provides an integrated and streamlined approach to connect individuals with services and supports that reduce the need for institutionalization, enable them to remain in their communities, and promote economic and personal self-sufficiency.

FRES strives to achieve its goals of delivering best-in-class customer service to clients and stakeholders, strengthening program oversight, integrity, and accuracy; seeking innovative ways to streamline and improve service delivery; fostering a culture of excellence; and promoting departmental efficiencies and responsible stewardship of agency resources. Our staff are well-organized, able to multitask, and possess the ability to continuously learn and improve.

They thrive in challenging, fast-paced, and evolving environments, possessing strong communication skills, a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a desire to help others.

The Contract Specialist IV position, supervised by the Eligibility Operations and DDS Contracts (EODDS) Contract Administration Manager, participates in and oversees all phases of the contract lifecycle from procurement to closeout. The Contract Specialist will be responsible for engaging in procurements, contract management, contract monitoring, contract oversight, and contract closeout for designated contracts and agreements. This includes, but is not limited to, Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), Interagency Cooperation Contracts, and Intra-agency Transfers.

This role involves drafting and processing contract amendments, renewals, and extensions. Additionally, the position reviews and revises Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Orders (RFOs), Work Orders, and other procurement types for client services contracts. The Contract Specialist also writes and edits procurement documents using HHSC-approved tools, ensuring that competitive procurements adhere to HHSC procurement requirements, standards, and timelines. Moreover, this position provides oversight, interpretation, and daily management of assigned contracts, acting as the liaison between vendors and program staff.

It also facilitates communication and collaboration among all contract stakeholders, serving as the single point of contact for all contractual accountability activities between the State and vendors. The role collaborates in the development of policies and procedures related to procurement and contracting activities, reviews contractor financial and programmatic reports and deliverables for compliance and is responsible for reviewing contract budgets and invoices.

The Contract Specialist will participate in risk assessments and complete all required forms to track contract actions and activities through closeout. The position assists in developing…