SENIOR CONTRACTS MANAGER; REC NO: HHSC 01-21 (PERMANENT, FULL-TIME)

Full Time
Permanent
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Corporate Office
Posted on June 17, 2021

DATE POSTED: 01/01/2024

POSITION TITLE: Senior Contracts Manager

RECRUITMENT NO: HHSC 01-21

JOB STATUS: Permanent, Full-time

JOB LOCATION: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Corporate Office, Honolulu, HI

SALARY RANGE: $105,516 (EM05; BU35)

JOB DUTIES: The Corporate Contract Management Department is under the Financial Division of the Corporate Office and is responsible for assuring the adequate provisioning of supplies, equipment, material, services and maintenance; including extensive procurement, contracting and purchasing functions, for the Corporate Office and system-wide contracts for the HHSC healthcare facilities.

This position serves as Senior Contract Manager and technical advisor to the Director of Contracts Management. This position is responsible for providing acquisition guidance, advice, instruction, training, and recommendations. This position is also responsible for developing/implementing acquisition policies and procedures in support of the Corporate Office and collaboration with the HHSC healthcare regions.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Excess work experience as described under Specialized Experience, below, or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

Specialized Experience: Four and one-half (4-1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience which involved one or a combination of the following: professional work experience in the development and/or administration of contracts:

Preparing specifications for bids and quotes and proposals or formal requests for proposals for complex, high dollar contractual services, construction and equipment which involved the application of professional judgement and analysis in determining contract terms and conditions and/or developing proposals to meet such requirements.
Evaluating, developing, negotiating, or revising the content of proposals and/or contracts and/or requests for proposals or other solicitation documents.
Monitoring and evaluating the performance of contracted parties to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions stipulated in the contracts.
Participating in procurement strategic planning.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of supervisory experience which included (l) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and developing them.

*For Senior Contracts Manager positions, administrative aptitude rather than actual administrative experience may be accepted. Administrative aptitude will be considered to have been met for this level when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary administrative aptitudes and abilities. Such evidence may be in the form of success in regular or special assignments or projects which involve administrative matters (e.g., in planning, organizing, promoting, and directing a program providing staff advice and assistance); managerial interest demonstrated by the performance of work assignments in a manner which clearly indicates awareness of managerial problems and the ability to solve them; completion of educational or training courses in management accompanied by the application of principles learned to work assignments; management’s observation and evaluation of the applicant’s leadership and managerial capabilities; success in trial assignments involving managerial and/or administrative tasks.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. In such positions, applicants may be restricted to those who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.

Departments requesting selective certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position.

CERTIFICATION: None required.

LICENSE: None required.

DESIRED SKILLS: Knowledge of principles and practices of acquisition management; applicable State and Local laws, rules, regulations and standards; principles and practices of supervision and management. Knowledge of pre-award and post-award contracting policies and procedures to conduct reviews of full contracts, contracting plans and contract changes for propriety of acquisition method, contract type and documentation. Knowledge of hospital procurement, commercial business and industrial practices, (i.e. commercial subcontracting, procurement of raw material and costing techniques) related to the items procured sufficiently to analyze cost breakdowns and contract proposals. Knowledge of regulations and related material to develop local acquisition supplements, policies and procedures. Overall Knowledge of the more specialized and complex areas of Acquisition Management. Ability to convey requirements to other acquisition personnel in a Team Leader capacity.

Good written and oral communication skills to prepare written guidance and decisions to contracting personnel, contractors or higher level reviewing officials.

Ability to administer a centralized service of procurement, contracting and purchasing management; establish and maintain working relationships with representatives of other agencies, vendors and others to promote achievement of program goals; direct research and recommend changes in acquisition methods and practices, including drafting and recommending statutory changes.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The position will work in an office environment with prolonged sitting. Occasional travel may be required to field activities for fact finding, activity review and determination of activity performance. The work is sedentary with occasional need to assist in transporting office supplies, relocating office equipment, etc.

All Hawaii Health Systems Corporation are Nicotine Free

An Equal Opportunity Employer

ALL JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

Updated: 8/18/21; 8/15/22; 06/17/21

To apply for this job email your details to jobs@hhsc.org

HOW TO APPLY: For application information, please click on the link below:

Please complete our HHSC Employment Application form and submit with resume by mail to Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Human Resources Office, 3675 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816 or E-mail at jobs@hhsc.org.

Applications available at the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Human Resources Office, 3675 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816; hours are: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at which time applicants are able to complete an application and have their application reviewed by the Corporate Human Resources Office. Only applicants that have been through a Human Resources (HR) applicant screening process will be considered for an interview with the hiring manager. Applications for announcements with a deadline date must be on file no later than the last day to file applications.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. Applications will be kept active six (6) months.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to physically and mentally perform efficiently the duties of the position. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be conditioned on the results of a complete physical examination, which includes a drug screening. For certain job categories, applicants may be referred to an HHSC-designated physician, rather that the applicant’s personal physician of choice. The cost for all physical examinations, except the cost for the drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation shall bear the cost of the drug screening.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job, offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION: The Corporate office of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is located at Leahi Hospital, 3675 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816. For employment opportunities, please contact the (808) 733-4158, email jobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) 733-4158, (Voice/TT), Toll Free (800) 845-6733, e-mail: jobs@hhsc.org.