Senior Director of Professional Services Contracts

Job Posting Title

Senior Director of Professional Services Contracts

Agency

807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization

Contracts/Compliance

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

$116,489/year

Why You’ll Love Working Here

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.

Let’s Talk Benefits

• 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.

Job Description

Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary: $116,489/year

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.

The Senior Director of Professional Services Contracts leads the agency’s professional services contracting function, from contract development through closeout. The position ensures contracts comply with state and federal requirements, align with agency priorities, and deliver measurable value for the dollars spent. Success in the role depends on sound business judgment, strong command of contract and procurement practice, and the ability to work across departments, including Finance, Legal, Information Technology, and program areas.

The Senior Director leads a team of contracting professionals, uses data and technology, including Service Now and emerging AI tools, to improve speed and visibility, and serves as the agency’s principal resource on professional services contracting.

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Professional Services Contracts Division, ensuring alignment with agency-wide goals and with federal and state requirements, including CMS rules and Oklahoma public procurement law.
• Lead the professional services contracting process, including working with business owners to define needs, supporting solicitations and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating bids, and negotiating contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Review, negotiate, and approve large-value professional services contracts, including very large contracts routed directly to the division, weighing cost, risk, and business impact, and elevate decisions to executive leadership when appropriate.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of professional services contracts, including actuarial, legal, program integrity, audit, and other specialized consulting, and ensure each is properly classified as…