Professional Services Contracts Manager

Professional Services Contracts Manager Agency 807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY Supervisory Organization Contracts Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $69,916.00/annual

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership, we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Location:

4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary: $69,916.00/annual

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday Primary

Hours:

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency’s core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director, the Professional Services Contracts Manager plans, leads and coordinates professional services contract development functions for the agency, estimated at $107 million annually. Analyzes trends, implements strategies, and performs audits to ensure unit is performing efficiently. Schedules staff duties and evaluate work performance.

• Monitors and analyzes trends in public procurement and implements new strategies to ensure the program aligns with state and agency goals.
• Assesses changes to program to certify objectives are met.
• Researches and interprets applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, and policies; prepares impact analysis of proposed legislation; and advises management of need for changes and revisions in agency policy.
• Advises subordinates, supervisors and other interested groups of the proper interpretation of laws, policies and procedures.
• Develops & implements procedures and practices, program evaluation, and problem resolutions.
• Constructs internal controls to mitigate risk to agency and state.
• Analyzes workflow & sequence of operations.
• Ensures deadlines and division goals are met.
• Acts as mediator between vendors and agency staff to resolve contractual issues before problem escalates to protest or hearing stage.
• Reviews facts of disputes and recommends appropriate settlements.
• Represents agency at hearings before Administrative Law Judge or State Purchasing Director.
• Acts as liaison between agency and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Central Purchasing Division and the Pre-Audit Division on issues pertaining to budget and encumbrances, and with auditors during agency level procurement system reviews and audits.
• Prepares…