Contract Specialist IV

Date:
Jan 14, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Contract Specialist IV
• Job Title:
  
  Contract Specialist IV
• Agency:
  Dept of State Health Services
• Department:
  Contract Management
• Posting Number: 12728
• Closing Date: 07/15/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
• Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $7,761.50
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework:
  Eligible for Telework
• Travel:
  Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  (blank)
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DHT)
• 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

Under the supervision of the Branch Manager, provides support in contract management by participating in contracting activities such as contract funding reviews, quality management activities, extensive contract monitoring, and other contract management activities to support DSHS agency contracts. With minimal supervision, and with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs highly advanced, senior level, technical and consultative work assisting with the oversight of the daily operations and contract management activities from development to closeout within the Contract Management Section (CMS).

Responsible for completing analysis of contractor performance by reviewing contractor expenditure data, performance reports, and other pertinent data as it relates to contractor performance. Responsible for implementing goals and objectives; developing contract guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established performance measures; monitoring contract compliance with federal and state laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Coordinates and implements changes as new federal and state laws, rules, regulations and agency policies become effective. Provides guidance regarding contract administration policies and procedures to program staff, management, and other Department staff as appropriate. Monitors contractor performance and expenditures, provide technical assistance and will assist with the close out of contracts. Provides high-quality customer service to external and internal customers by prompt responses to inquiries, taking the initiative to solve problems, exercising flexibility, and continuing to seek improvements within the unit and program areas.

Interacts routinely with customers including program managers, staff, contractors, stakeholders, organizations, and other state agencies to ensure appropriate contractor performance according to contract terms.

• EJF1:
  Performs the monitoring of and/or monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies. Responsible for reviewing the supporting documentation related to contract billing for eligibility. Ensures appropriate tracking of contractor expenditure and performance data as well as appropriate contract deliverables. Completes analysis of contractor performance by reviewing contractor expenditure data, performance reports, technical assistance and training documentation, and other pertinent data as it relates to contractor performance.
  
  Projects expenditures to ensure appropriate use of funds. Communicates the results and recommends actions on a routine basis to program and other Department staff as appropriate. (40%)
• EJF2:
  Performs written and oral communication with contractors. Assists with the delivery of financial and programmatic technical assistance and training. Provides guidance to internal and external customers regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures. Identifies training needs and determines how training should be conducted. (25%)
• EJF3:
  Coordinates the risk assessment process for contract monitoring and planning. Participate in coordinated monitoring reviews to encompass both financial and programmatic compliance. Works with all pertinent parties to resolve audit findings by defining the criteria/requirements/processes and recommending…