Overview
FCS Contract Specialist IV Jobs in Austin, USA at Texas Health & Human Services Commission
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:
FCS Contract Specialist IV
Job Title:
Contract Specialist IV
Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm
Department:
Title
V Child Salaries&Operating
Posting Number: 15848
Closing Date: 04/27/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Office and Administrative Support
Salary Range: $4,801.16 – $7,761.50
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Shift: Day
Additional
Shift:
Telework:
Travel:
Up to 35%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Other Locations:
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 Clinical Services (FCS) unit seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Contract Specialist IV. Under the supervision of the Manager of Contracts, this position performs contract management and contract development actions. Contract management activities include oversight, interpretation, and daily management for assigned FCS contracts. This position acts as the liaison between contractors and FCS program staff.
This position will support the specific program area of FCS, Title V Maternal and Child Health Program and other programs as determined by the needs of the Office. This position facilitates communication and collaboration between all contract stakeholders and serves as the single point of contact for all contractual accountability activities between the State and contractors. Assist in developing policies and procedures related to procurement and contracting activities.
Serves as subject matter expert in assigned work groups and training activities, including developing presentations for management and staff. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
(25%) Performs written and oral communication with contractors as the single point of contact for all contractual accountability activities between the State and contractors. Facilitates and ensures delivery of financial and programmatic technical assistance and training. Coordinates resolution of contractor issues, initiates all contract amendments (to include terminations) and sanctions, obtains approval of amendments/sanctions with appropriate FCS managers, communicates impact of changes to appropriate contractor and FCS staff, and ensures implementation and resolution of contract sanctions.
Ensures all contract closeout activities are performed according to HHSC policy. (20%) As the subject matter expert for FCS procurements, develops, reviews and revises multi-million dollar competitive and renewal Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, Open Enrollments, and other types of procurements for client services contracts in the FCS section. Writes and edits procurement documents using HHSC-approved tools, and ensures that competitive procurements meet HHSC procurement requirements, standards and timelines.
Collaborates with FCS program subject matter experts on the inclusion of program-specific information for the procurement documents, and the development of review criteria and review tools. Works closely with FCS program staff, Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS), budget, legal and management to ensure that contracts resulting from competitive procurements contain appropriate program and legal requirements, and are completed in a timely manner.
(20%) Completes on-site visits with assigned contractors to ensure appropriate contractor performance and to build relationships with contractor and regional staff.
(15%) Completes analysis of contractor performance by synthesizing contractor expenditure data, performance reports, quality management reports, technical assistance and training documentation, and other pertinent data as it relates to contractor performance. Communicates the results and recommends actions on a routine basis to program staff as appropriate.
(5%) Develops training materials and presentations to management and staff related to procurement and contracting requirements. Serves as subject matter expert on assigned work groups.
(5%) Prepares management reports, correspondence and other materials on FCS client service contracts.
(5%) Develops policies and procedures related to procurement and contracting activities for FCS. Provides…
Title: FCS Contract Specialist IV
Company: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Location: Austin, USA
Category:
