Contract Specialist II

Posting 14990
-Posted
- Health & Human Services Comm

- CCPM Billing and PMT

- Business and Financial Operations
- Other Locations (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.

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

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Contract Specialist II
• Job Title:
  
  Contract Specialist II
• Agency:
  Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: CCPM Billing and PMT
• Posting Number:14990
• Closing Date:09/15/2026
• Posting Audience:
  
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  
  Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Range:$3,793.41-$5,921.25
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Group:
  
  TEXAS-B-18
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: None
• Telework:
• Travel:
• Regular/Temporary:
  
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  
  Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
• Job Location City:
  
  SAN ANTONIO
• Job Location Address:11307 ROSZELL
• 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 Opportunity:

To drive excellence within the Contract Administration and Provider Monitoring Office (CAPM) Open Enrollment Contract and Operations (OECO) team in support of HHSC Medicaid/CHIP Services Department's jointly funded state and federal healthcare programs that serve more than 4.7 million Texans each year.

As a single state agencydesignatedto administer Medicaid, HHSC sets policy,determines client eligibility, oversees provider and health plan contracts, and submits

Medicaid State Plan amendments and waivers to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The Contract Specialist II forCAPM,provides contract administration and management, and administrativesupportfor the Waiver Program Enrollment (WPE) and Operations teams within CAPM. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy andperformsother duties as assigned.
• Provides administrative support to the OECO Director and Waiver Program Enrollment (WPE) Manager including tracking of projects,drafting reports,recording meeting minutes, mail processing, and schedule management. (30%)
• Assists the WPE team with contract administration and management functions including coordination, collaboration, and consulting with staff in planning, implementing, and documenting contract administration functionsforthe team, and provides technicalassistanceas directed. (30%)
• Assists with data entry requirements, and with the collection, organization, and preparation of materials in response to requests for documents, reports, data, and technical assistance. (15%)
• Assists with researchingprogramor policy issues. Gathers and assemblesinformationsummarizing key facts and providing supporting source documentation. (10%)
• Tracks, monitors, plans, and coordinates activities to ensure deadlines and requirements are met. (10%)
• Servesas thebackup for thetravel coordinator to manage travel documents, bookings, credit card authorizations, andreconcilesbudget andaccountstatements. (5%)

• Knowledge of basic office practices and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of basic customer service principles.
• Skill in reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Skill in handling multiple assignments.
• Skill in the use of basic mathematics.
• Skill in the use of windows-based personal computers and the Office software suite such as Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment, unless otherwise approved by Supervisor.

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited tothose listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to…