IT Contract Specialist V

Date: Oct 19, 2026 Location: AUSTIN, TX 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: IT Contract Specialist V Job Title: Contract Specialist V Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: IT Fed/St Coor -MMIS Staff APD Posting Number: 22323 Closing Date: 11/18/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $6,320.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework Travel: Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 3006,3044,8640,310X,36A,36B,51C,60C0,62S0,63G0,63S0,64PX,651X,6C0X1,751X,FIN10,F&S,LS,LSS,SEI16,SK This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. This onsite role requires the selected candidate to work from an HHS office in Austin, Texas. The IT Contract Specialist V reports to the Director of IT Contract Management and Oversight. Performs highly advanced (senior level) contract management and oversight functions and technical assistance for IT procurements and contracts supporting Medicaid applications. Monitors contractor performance and ensures the contractor is held accountable for timely performance. Maintains the contract record in SCOR, the system of record. Assesses and mitigates contract risk independently. Oversees IT contracts through the contract lifecycle, ensuring all contract activities are completed timely. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Contract Lifecycle – Responsible for managing the contract lifecycle. Oversees the completion of services and deliverables prior to the expiration date of the contract. Oversees the invoice verification processes, which ensures the accuracy of invoices and authorizes payments consistent with the contract terms. Manages, approves, and documents changes to contracts through the amendment process authorized by the terms of the contract. Oversees the completion contract closeout processes within 90 days of contract expiration, completion, or cancellation to include, as applicable, submission of a vendor performance report. (30%) Contract Record Management & Compliance - Maintains accurate and up-to-date contract records in SCOR (contract system of record) and CAPPS Financials (financial system of record). Completes thorough reviews of contract documentation within 10 days of the contract’s effective date. Uploads and maintains all required documents in the appropriate SCOR sub-modules. Tracks and records deliverable status and lifecycle events such as inception, amendments, and closure. Ensures compliance with agency documentation standards, record retention policies, and applicable laws and regulations. Responds promptly and constructively to findings from audits and contract quality reviews and ensure documentation supports contract decisions and actions. Contributes to the continuous improvement of the department’s process knowledgebases. Maintains contract metadata reference resources to support consistency and accuracy across contract records. (30%) Contractor Performance - Responsible for ensuring the contractor is held accountable, including possessing advanced knowledge of the contract terms, purpose, scope, requirements, expenditures, deliverable…

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