Manager, Contracts Administration
Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.
Job Summary
The Manager of Contracts Administration will independently, lead and direct the establishment, collection and integration of analytics and reporting for all contract administration processes. The Manager of Contracts Administration is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating and implementing the system-wide regulatory efforts and business initiatives related to contract maintenance, contract effective dates and contract monitoring, including development of quality, operational and financial performance dashboards for internal stakeholders and Senior Leadership. Oversees automation of the review and reporting of QAPI metric reporting and financial information related to over 800 contracts and identification of performance outliers. The Manager of Contracts Administration will provide direct oversight of Sr. Advanced Analysts and Contract Analysts while also being responsible for strategic collaboration with the Contract Portfolio Liaisons, Contract Monitoring Officers and other system stakeholders at all level. The Manager of Contracts Administration independently prepares presentations and hosts/leads system leadership meetings. Prepares statistical, narrative reports and presentations based on the results of data analysis and operational/contract reviews; effectively communicates recommendations to department management and Senior Leadership; and controls departmental budgets and other administrative tasks as assigned by the VP, Contract Administration. Ensures contracts are accurately stored and maintained and data is accurate and produced timely as established by system and department requirements. Must provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers; strongly adheres to the ServiceFIRST values: friendliness, integrity, responsibility, satisfaction and teamwork.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Data Science or related field required, ACL Certified Data Analyst (ACDA), required
Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
Licenses & Certifications: Cert Data Analy ' ACL or other data management program
Work Experience: Ten (10) or more years in operational and financial audits and data analysis
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing / Correspondence
Writing/ Reports
Proficiencies: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, P.C.
Job Attributes
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics, Research, Statistical
Work Schedule: Flexible, Eligible for Telecommute
Other Requirements: Must be proficient in maintaining a database and utilizing data analytics tools to analyze financial and operational data that identifies quality, concerns, needed business process improvements and cost savings. Data mining software (ACL or IDEA) expert; proficient in developing and implementing automated continuous monitoring. Process improvement experience and management experience. Flowchart experience and experience leading executive meetings.