Job/Position DescriptionContract Specialist IIThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Contract Specialist II position with Community Services (CS), Community Care Services (CCS), Community Care Services Contracts (CCSC) Section. HHSC is driven by its mission statement and#147;We Serve Texas.and#148; The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes fidelity to our mission, collegiality to internal and external stakeholders, nurturing talent within our team, open and transparent communication, and agility to adapt quickly to challenges and changes. This position performs complex (journey-level) contract management work including contract enrollment, maintenance, and monitoring. Work involves developing and evaluating a broad range of contracts. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Provides orientation and technical assistance on program rules and policies to contractors. Develops, negotiates, and processes contracts and amendments for community care services programs. Conducts monitoring of contract performance including service delivery and fiscal monitoring. Participates in State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). Develops, implements, and monitors corrective actions and/or sanctions. Investigates and validates individual, community and department staff complaints relating to contract performance. Interprets and clarifies standards, policies and procedures to improve program operation and performance. Reviews contractor billings and resolves billing rejections, problems, and/or issues. This position handles relatively complex contract applications and assist with projects. This position provides information and technical assistance to contract staff. Identifies training needs, assists with development of training materials and may provide guidance to contract or department staff to enhance performance, correct non-compliance issues, provide consistency and improve quality of services to individuals. This position will carry out special assignments as required by the unit manager. May be assigned additional duties. Essential Job FunctionsEJF1 - Identifies the need for service providers and takes appropriate action(s). Participates in work groups to make recommendations to change contract-related documents. Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to contracting. Handles routine reporting activities and special projects/tasks internal/external to the unit as assigned. Provides orientation and technical assistance on program rules and policies to contractors, stakeholders, internal HHSC staff and community. (Percentage of Time Spent on Tasks = 10%)EJF2 - Prepares and maintains contract documents in accordance with policy and procedures. Assists with developing contract administration policies and procedures. Initiates, develops, negotiates, processes and manages contracts, renewals and amendments for community care services programs. Uploads required documents to HHSC contracts repository system. (Percentage of Time Spent on Tasks = 10%)EJF3 - Completes all required pre-monitoring activities. Completes contractor screening criteria prior to formal monitoring to verify the legal entity's business information and status. Reviews contractor history that includes reviewing the contractorand#146;s HHSC licensure status, regulatory compliance history, previous fiscal year expenditures and Adverse Action Review Committee (AARC) activit https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=590261 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.