FPL Lease Officer

Date:
Mar 6, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX
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Functional

Title:

FPL Lease Officer

Job Title: Contract Specialist IV

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: FACILITY PLANNING & LEASING

Posting Number: 14628

Closing Date: 04/05/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $4,801.17 - $7,761.50

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 15%

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:

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The Contract Specialist Lease Officer is the HHSC representative with the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) leasing staff for all statewide HHS office and warehouse contract leasing actions. This position performs advanced (senior-level) contract management work. Work includes evaluating lease contract data, negotiating lease contracts, renewals and amendments, and ensuring entry into the Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system is accurate and maintained timely.

This position consults with HHSC Procurement & Contracting Services (PCS) regarding procurement activities and lease contract execution to ensure HHSC lease contract policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations, are followed for lease contracts and inter-local space agreements. Works closely with HHSC Legal staff to draft lease contract language and facilitate lease contract development. The Contract Specialist Lease Officer maintains professional working relationships with TFC, HHSC regional and state office staff and other stakeholders in contract leasing matters.

Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Receives, reviews, and processes all requests for new or changing space needs for HHS facilities across the state. This includes requests for new contract leases, contract lease renewals, add-space, transfers of space, lease cancellations, reductions in space, tenant improvements to existing space, lessor performance issues, and other leasing issues. Provides analysis of facility specifications, space usage standards, and terms and conditions in anticipation of any issues that may be raised by TFC and leads the resolution of those issues.

Prior to submitting lease requests to TFC the Lease Officer ensures all TFC required specifications, terms and conditions and other documentation are completed accurately and provide required operational justification for the requested lease action. Represents HHSC in the development of solicitation documents and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) issued by TFC, often providing suggested lessors to receive RFPs; serves on evaluation team for reviewing and prioritizing proposals;

advises HHS program area on best value proposals; coordinates final selection with TFC; certifies funding; reviews final lease contracts on behalf of HHSC to ensure they are in the best interest of the program area and the agency.

Serves as a consulting liaison between HHS regional/state office departments, contractors/lessors and TFC regarding statewide office space needs and issues. Maintains effective relations and communications within the Facilities Planning and Leasing unit, TFC Lease Officers, and contracted lessors. Provides clear explanations to requestors in agency program areas regarding TFC requirements and expectations and HHSC leasing policies. Provides consultative services and professional and technical support to HHS program staff in the planning and efficient use of space by their staff and clients.

Communicates frequently with TFC Lease Officers to answer inquiries, provide additional explanation/justification, and receive approvals or denials for the requested new or modified lease contracts. Relays requests for additional information back to the requesting staff, providing explanations and recommendations for further consideration and requested revisions. When requested, intercedes with contracted lessors to explain contractual expectations, discuss performance issues, and/or resolve conflicts.

Reviews HHS lease information…