Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from Day 1 / Hybrid.
Location: Austin, Texas
Duration: 6+ months
Need 3-page resumes. Must have current LinkedIn profile. Please complete the enclosed documentation in its entirety and always get RTR physically signed.
4-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM credentials a plus.
Responsibilities
Actively coordinate and participate in the editorial duties of the solicitation package development. Collaborates with HHSC Subject Matter Experts (SME) on the inclusion of program specific information for the procurement documents. Provides high-level technical assistance to Medicaid & Chip Services (MCS), HHSC IT, and other HHSC staff regarding procurement processes and approaches. Coordinates, organizes, and analyzes procurement requirements from multiple program areas within MCS, as well as partner departments. Works closely with Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) and Legal Services staff on determination of appropriate solicitation method, timelines, procurement posting, and management of the procurement process. Serves as SME in assigned workgroups and training activities, including developing presentations for management and staff.
Skills Needed
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
5
Required
Experience writing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
5
Required
Experience leading JAD sessions to elicit requirements from stakeholders
5
Required
Experience developing key performance measures for solicitations and resulting contracts
5
Required
Experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects.
5
Preferred
Experience in Texas Medicaid
5
Preferred
Experience creating process flows for AS-IS and TO-BE models.
5
Preferred
Experience development cost models, pricing workbook and financial requirements
5
Preferred
Prior experience developing Federal funding requests (Planning and/or Implementation Advanced Planning Documents).
5
Preferred
Knowledge of the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide.
5
Preferred
Experience drafting RFPs within Texas state health agencies
5
Preferred
Experience negotiating large contracts.