Contract Administration Manager

Posting 20280
-Posted
- Health & Human Services Comm

- AES OOA Ops-DDS Contract Mgmt

- Business and Financial Operations
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -c. $5000 - $6999 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.

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

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Contract Administration Manager I
• Job Title:Contract Administration Mgr I
• Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
• Department:AES OOA Ops-DDS Contract Mgmt
• Posting Number:20280
• Closing Date:09/02/2026
• Posting Audience:Internal and External
• Occupational Category:Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Range:$6,377.50-$10,785.83
• Pay Frequency:Monthly
• Salary Group:TEXAS-B-26
• Shift:Day
• Additional Shift:Days (First)
• Telework:
• Travel:
• Regular/Temporary:Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  
• Job Location City:KILLEEN
• Job Location Address:400 STEFEK DR
• Other Locations:Austin
• MOS Codes:,X,36A,36B,51C,60C0,62S0,63G0,63S0,64PX,651X,6C0X1,751X,FIN
  10,F&S,LS,LSS,SEI
  16,SK

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Family Resources & Eligibility Services (FRES) Access and Eligibility Services (AES) Office of Administration (OOA) seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Contract Administration Manager within the Contract Operations, Eligibility Operations and Disability Determination Services (EODDS) Contracts Team. OOA is driven by its mission to lead with integrity and professionalism while supporting all stakeholders to provide excellent customer service.

This position makes a significant contribution to OOA’s mission by performing advanced (senior level) contract administration work with the highest level of accuracy, timeliness and in accordance with HHSC standards.

This position provides comprehensive oversight, leadership, and strategic planning for a portfolio of AES contracts. Responsibilities include overseeing the work of contract management professionals towards the achievement of contracting objectives and goals; development and maintenance of the internal contracting standards; developing relationships across divisions and agencies to ensure program, project, and contract activities are collaborative and coordinated among impacted parties; development of short and long-term strategies and goals for the administration of contracts;

ensuring accountability and responsibility for performance results; exercising sound judgement in making critical decisions and analyzing complex information; interpreting state and federal laws, rules and regulations; applying appropriate intervention and administrative remedies; development of comprehensive plans and standards for ensuring procurements, contracts, and amendments are developed thoughtfully and executed expeditiously; and ensuring all procurement and contract-related tasks are performed with the highest level of accuracy and in accordance with HHSC standards.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned and must also perform other duties as assigned and necessary.

EJF
1. Oversees the operations and activities of managing and monitoring contract performance. Oversees the coordination and communication, individually and collectively, with AES program area staff, contractors, and state and local agencies to identify needs, resolve problems, and monitor and discuss effectiveness of programs and services. Leads a team of contracting professions to initiate, manage, and perform contract management and monitoring activities to determine if contracts follow the terms and conditions of the contract, including applicable state and federal regulations.

Examines and analyzes management operations, internal control structures and systems, and accounting records for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with contract and legal regulations. Provides consultation and technical assistance to contractors on contract issues to prevent non-compliance. Evaluates system and process controls to ensure reliable validation of deliverables. Assesses progress toward successful completion of performance requirements and outcomes. (25%)

EJF
2. Participates in the analysis of contractual issues and oversees the preparation of reports of findings and recommendations. Reviews contractors’ data from multiple data systems for all service areas, determine trends, and makes recommendations for improvements and/or plans of correction to resolve operational and compliance problems.…