[Hiring] Program Specialist VII @Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Role Description

Procurement and Contracting Services is looking for a Program Specialist VII. The Senior Statement of Work Specialist reports to the Director of Major Procurement Support (MPS) within the Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) Division of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

• Performs highly advanced (senior-level) procurement technical writing and consultative work supporting the development, review, and improvement of Statements of Work (SOWs) and other procurement documents for complex HHSC procurements.
• Serves as a senior technical writing resource responsible for assisting in the development of SOWs that are clear, complete, measurable, and procurement-ready requirements.
• Reviews SOWs and related procurement documents for clarity, consistency, organization, completeness, measurability, and readability.
• Identifies ambiguous, conflicting, duplicative, incomplete, or potentially restrictive requirements and works collaboratively with various stakeholders to strengthen procurement documents before solicitation.
• Develops and maintains SOW writing standards, templates, tools, checklists, and guidance to promote consistency and quality across HHSC procurements.
• Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in English, technical communication, communications, journalism, public administration, business administration, information systems, or a related field.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of technical writing and editing.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract documentation and Statement of Work development.
• Knowledge of state government procurement processes.
• Skill in writing and editing complex technical and procurement documents.
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and accurately for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.