Contract Specialist V

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Functional

Title:

Contract Specialist V

Job Title:

Contract Specialist V

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department: AES OOA OWP Contract Mgmt

Posting Number: 19801

Closing Date: 08/20/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Business and Financial Operations

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

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift:

Telework:

Travel:
Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: GRAND PRAIRIE

Job Location Address: 801 S STATE HIGHWAY 161

Other Locations:

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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Family Resources and Eligibility Resources (FRES), Access and Eligibility Services (AES) department is looking for individuals who want to join an exciting and dynamic team working in a high performing and innovative environment. AES provides an integrated and streamlined approach to connect individuals to services and supports to reduce institutionalization, allow individuals to remain in their communities, and promote economic and personal self-sufficiency.

The Contract Specialist V position, under the supervision of the Office of Administration (OA) Eligibility Operations and Disability Determination Services (EODDS) Contract Te0am Manager, 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; creating and promoting a culture of excellence;

and promoting departmental efficiencies and responsible stewardship of agency resources. Our staff are well organized; able to multi-task; possess the ability to continuously learn and improve; able to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, and evolving environment; and have good communication skills, a positive attitude, strong work-ethic, and a desire to help others.

Under the supervision of the Contract Administration Manager, the Contract Specialist V serves as the agency's subject matter expert (SME) related to the goods or services sought through contract management functions, participates and/or oversees all phases of contract management, monitoring, and closeout for designated Outstationed Worker Program (OWP) revenue generating contracts and agreements.

The OWP plays a crucial role in processing Medicaid applications for individuals who are deemed presumptively eligible by qualified entities, such as hospitals or other health care providers. These workers are stationed outside of typical office environments, often within healthcare settings, to provide more accessible services to applicants. This program helps streamline the application process for individuals who may be in urgent need of medical coverage, ensuring they can access services promptly.

It also assists in managing the complexities of the eligibility determination process, which is critical for maintaining the integrity of the Medicaid program in Texas.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the [Texas Works Handbook] (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) on the Texas HHSC website.

This position provides oversight, interpretation, and daily management for assigned contracts. Acts as the liaison between contractors and program staff. Facilitates communication and collaboration between all contract stakeholders and serves as the single point of contact for all contractual accountability activities between the State and contractors. Develops policies and procedures related to contracting services. This position serves as the lead in contract development activities through execution, initiates amendments, monitors contractor performance and expenditures, provide technical assistance and will close out contracts.

This position must provide high-quality customer service to external and internal customers by providing timely responses to inquiries, taking the initiative to solve problems, exercising flexibility, and continuing to seek improvements within the unit and program areas.

Reviews contractor financial and programmatic reports for compliance. Serves as a subject matter expert in assigned work groups and training activities, including developing presentations for management and staff. Works under limited supervision, with…