Job Specifications
Date: Sep 25, 2025
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional Title: Project Manager III
Job Title: Project Manager III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: AES OOA Contract Operations
Posting Number: 9591
Closing Date: 10/09/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Telework
Additional Shift:
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 2611,8058,8060,8848,16KX,1D7X1,32EX,3D0X4,611X,612X,63A,63AX,641X,712X,8K000,BU,CE,EA,SEI16
Project Manager III
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Access and Eligibility Services (AES) Office of Administration (OA) seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of a Project Manager III within the Contract Operations, Contract Quality Assurance & Training (CQAT) Team. OA is driven by its mission to deliver quality, cost-effective services to Texans. This position makes a significant contribution to OA's mission by ensuring all procurement and contract-related projects are performed with the highest level of accuracy, timeliness, and in accordance with HHSC standards. CQAT maintains four core functions: (1) Procurement management and support to all AES stakeholders throughout the procurement process; (2) Development and maintenance of Contract Operation's policies and procedures, to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements; (3) Development and facilitation of in-person, virtual, and web-based Contract Operation's trainings; and (4) Analyzing contract documents to ensure compliance with HHS and Statewide Procurement Division contract management policies and procedures.
This position performs advanced project management, consultative, and technical work related to the development and implementation of AES procurement and contract projects and initiatives. Work involves research, analysis, project assessment, planning, development, and implementation activities; coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; identification of business needs; securing leadership approvals; interagency coordination; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Telework may be considered for this position in accordance with HHSC policy and at the discretion of AES Leadership to meet business needs.
The ideal candidate is one who is highly organized, detail, and solution-oriented, possesses the ability to learn and improve continuously; able to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, and evolving environment; and has excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a desire to help others.
Essential Job Functions
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave.
EJF#1: (30%) Performs advanced project management for assigned procurements and contracts involving project assessment and approval, research, analysis, planning, development, and implementation activities; coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; leads, manages, and monitors the progress and schedule of projects; identification of project risks; interagency coordination and communication with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. Work is directly related to the management and operations of the AES Division. Collaborates with and supports all AES stakeholders throughout the procurement process, fostering strong relationships and ensuring effective communication across the division and enterprise.
Responsible for ensuring major AES mandates and assignments are implemented and conducted according to legislative requirements and agency leadership direction.
EJF#2: (25%) Contributes to the development, review, and maintenance of Contract Operation's policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with HHS and Statewide Procurement Division contract management policies. Collaborates with staff and extern