Contract Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Make a real impact in behavioral health services. This Contract Specialist role offers the opportunity to streamline critical operations for a leading state agency's Substance Use Contract Management team. Your expertise in contract development and management will directly support life-saving treatment and recovery programs across Texas.

The Team You Will Be Joining

Join a dedicated state agency team that's making a real difference in the lives of Texans. Our client's Behavioral Health Services Division manages critical contracts that fund substance use treatment and recovery programs across the state. The Substance Use Contract Management team is seeking a detail-oriented professional to help streamline operations and ensure vital services reach communities in need. 

Major Duties

• Develop, process, and manage contracts for substance use treatment and recovery programs serving communities throughout Texas
• Evaluate existing contracts and provide strategic recommendations on contract status, renewals, and improvements
• Interpret and apply state and federal policies, procedures, and regulations to all contract management activities
• Analyze fiscal data to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with program requirements
• Draft, write, and edit contract requirements, specifications, and amendments with precision and regulatory accuracy
• Negotiate contract terms, conditions, and features with service providers and stakeholders
• Collaborate with program staff, legal teams, and external partners to ensure seamless contract execution and program delivery

What  We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration
• Proven experience in contract development, management, or evaluation work
• Strong ability to evaluate contracts and recommend future status and strategic improvements
• Expertise in interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations in a government or healthcare setting
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements
• Excellent technical writing skills with experience drafting and editing contract requirements and specifications
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Available to start immediately
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Compensation Rate: $48.00/hour.
• Length of Engagement: 6+ months with potential for extension.
• Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, standard business hours.
• Location: Austin, Texas.
• Target Start Date: ASAP

The Peak Performers Difference

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available from the first day of the month following 60 days of employment
• Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Priority placement for qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities
• Weekly payments through direct deposit
• In business since 1994 with thousands of successful job placements

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Custom Job ID: 27-TX-RC3011

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