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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Contract Specialist V - Purcha in AUSTIN, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionContract Specialist V - IT ProcurementsThe Contract Specialist V performs highly advanced (senior level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing IT commodities and services, and preparing procurement documents.Our Contract Specialists coordinate large-scale procurement projects with multiple stakeholder interactions. Successful candidates will have the ability to think analytically, take initiative in solving problems, effectively communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders and demonstrate excellent time management skills. Attention to detail and a willingness to learn are a must. Prior project management skills or experience coordinating large projects is a plus.This position works under the IT Procurements Section of the Procurement and Contracting Services Division. This team solicits complex, high dollar IT procurements using the RFO and DIR Statement of Work (SOW) methods. The Contract Specialist V works under moderate supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job FunctionsDevelop, review and track solicitation and contract documents ensuring applicable compliance throughout the procurement cycle. (35%)Coordinate the development and implementation of solicitation timelines, working closely with program staff to ensure timelines are reasonable and best support the agency's strategic priorities. Revise timelines as necessary during solicitation development and communicate any changes to program staff. (20%)Maintain procurement files and ensure agency procurements are conducted in compliance with state purchasing laws, records and retention laws and Human Services Commission (HHSC) policies and procedures. (15%)Monitor correspondence, issues, and action items to facilitate timely responses and resolution of issues, including processing Open Records requests. (15%)Serves as a Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) representative at meetings related to anticipated or in-flight procurements. (10%)Performs other duties as assigned including participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. (5%)Provides customer service excellence in alignment with the PCS Customer Service Principles. Actively demonstrates the eight core pillars of customer service: be responsive; set clear and realistic expectations; be transparent; be courteous; be consistent; be resourceful; embrace complaints; and be intentional about continuous improvement.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsMust obtain Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) within 6 months of hire. Knowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasingKnowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and proceduresKnowledge of state of Texas procurement principles and practicesKnowledge of Department of Information Resources procurement rules and statutesSkill in the use of computer and applicable softwareSkill in problem solving, including asking appropriate questions and identifying resources to obtain necessary informationSkills in critical thinkingSkills in priority setting and scheduling in a fast-paced environmentSkills in multi-tasking under tight timelinesSkill in attention to detailAbility to logically assemble and evaluate informationAbility to work eff https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=608429 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.