Contract Management Specialist

Hybrid Position - once a week in the office and 4 at home.

8am - 5pm

This position is responsible for reviewing, processing, monitoring and managing contract rates for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Contract Administration. This position collaborates with the DDD Central Office Programs including Business Operations, Quality Assurance, Health Care Services, Provider Network Services, State-Operated Residential programs, Office of Licensing, Certification and Regulation (OLCR), DES Office of Procurement (OP), contractors and other key stakeholders.

This position ensures the accuracy of information, completeness of documentation, verification of required contract and rate compliance with regulatory requirements within established time frames for Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) providers to facilitate the payment of the rates associated with QVA, IPA and SPC contracts. Duties may include other contract activities such as processing contract amendments, contract terminations, securing confidentiality statements, facilitating meetings, reports, and correspondence.

Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of Title XIX (AHCCCS) Federal and State laws and statutes concerning contracting, billing, and payments. Possesses the ability to draft, review, and maintain documents, forms, and service specifications pertaining to DDD policies, procedures, and standard work. Capable of working effectively both collaboratively and independently, while communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external DDD stakeholders.

Exhibits strong negotiation, problem-solving, listening, logical reasoning, and decision-making skills. Proficient in creating and maintaining complex, automated record-keeping and tracking systems using various computer applications, including proficiency with the full Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite. Must be flexible, organized, detail-oriented, possess a strong memory, and be capable of working effectively and efficiently in a hybrid telework and office environment.

Experience and full proficiency with Google and Microsoft.

Maintenance of complex automated record keeping and tracking systems

Oral and written communication

• Experience using Google and Microsoft spreadsheets
• 1 year experience within finance or business operations company