Attorney III – Procurement and Contracting

Full-time

No

Organization: Health and Human Services Commission
Position: Attorney III – Procurement and Contracting
Salary Range: $7, - $8,
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 3 years required
Location: Austin, Texas

Job Description:

- Hiring for a non-litigation contracts attorney III in the System Contracting department of HHSC
- Collaborate with program managers and procurement professionals on healthcare contracts
- Eligible for telework with potential for fulltime telework from Austin area
- Qualifying organization for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Essential Job Functions:

- Negotiate and draft contracts and solicitation documents in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
- Advise agency staff on contract laws and regulations
- Represent agency in procurement matters, contract negotiations and disputes
- Assist in representing agency in administrative or contested case hearings
- Perform additional duties as assigned, including drafting legal documents and analyzing legislation

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

- Knowledge of contract law, government procurement law, and Texas state agency contracts
- Skill in efficient legal research and conducting research
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and think creatively
- Licensed to practice law in Texas with good standing with State Bar
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and Juris Doctor degree required

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

Initial Selection Criteria:

- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- 3 years of experience in the practice of law
- Experience with contract drafting, review and negotiation preferred

Additional Information:

- HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Offers health benefits, retirement annuity, sick and vacation leave, and longevity pay
- HHSC System Contracting is based in the state-of-the-art North Austin Complex building
- Military occupations that relate to initial selection criteria may include 27A, 27B, 250X, LGL10, 4402, 51JX

MOS Code: 27A, 27B, 250X, LGL10, 4402, 51JX

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5. Organization: Health and Human Services Commission
6. Position: Attorney III – Procurement and Contracting
7. Salary Range: $7, - $8,
8. Job Type: Full Time
9. Experience: 3 years required
10. Location: Austin, Texas

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HHSC offers a variety of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, sick and vacation leave, and the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Interested applicants can apply online through the HHSC website.

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