Looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact? Look no further! DHHS, Division of Operations, is seeking a talented and driven Division Contract Specialist to join our Procurement team. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong problem - solving skills, and a passion for contributing to the success of the agency, this is the job for you. Apply now and be a vital contributor to our procurement success!

Here at DHHS, we have the opportunities, you have the passion - let's make a difference for Nebraskans.

Examples of Work

As a Division Contract Specialist, you will:

• Manage division contract portfolios for provider agreements, and for goods and services to ensure timely completion of contracts, amendments, renewals, transition planning, and other administrative activities; and develop reports and summaries of these for leadership.
• Assist division employees in drafting provider agreements, service contracts, and other related documents, and ensuring they meet DHHS Procurement and Contracts Administration Policies and Procedures.
• Manage invoicing process for provider agreements and service contracts to ensure providers and vendors are paid timely and accurately.
• Provide leadership, advice, training and support to staff within their assigned division on provider agreements and contract

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field OR experience in the development of operational policies and procedures, performing quality assurance analysis/evaluation of programs; grant writing, contract management, or leading community based health/social care groups. Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluating program functions and budgets, and working with administrators, management, and staff in training development and implementation.

Working knowledge of JD Edwards or similar integrated ERP system. Experience with public sector contract, procurement, or purchasing experience – federal, state, or local. Experience with planning, developing, and drafting/managing contracts.

Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.

HIRING RATE: Available wage for this position that will be offered is $25.563/hr (effective July 1, 2024).

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Regular, dependable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Knowledge and proper execution of the State’s policies and procedures. Knowledge of basic accounting; good procurement practices; ability to read and understand state statutes, rules and regulations, and standard operating procedures, and apply as applicable. Ability to investigate, analyze, and document information to draw conclusions and solve problems.

Communication/Language Skills: Possess and demonstrate effective oral, written and listening skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various documents as well as the ability to train others in performing duties and tasks.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of computer systems including, but not limited to time and attendance system, information systems, financial and purchasing systems, and policies/regulations. Ability to use the following programs: MS Word and Excel, and other purchasing specific software programs.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.56 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Contracts: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lincoln, NE 68508 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lincoln, NE 68508: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person