Senior Director of Professional Services Contracts

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership, we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Let’s Talk Benefits

We know your great work deserves great support. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer for all eligible employees.

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.

• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.

• 11 paid holidays annually.

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.

• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.

• Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Job Description

Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary: $116,489/year

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Agency/Division Information

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency’s core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best-in-class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Position Purpose

The Senior Director of Professional Services Contracts leads the agency's professional services contracting function, from contract development through closeout. The position ensures contracts comply with state and federal requirements, align with agency priorities, and deliver measurable value for the dollars spent. Success in the role depends on sound business judgment, strong command of contract and procurement practice, and the ability to work across departments, including Finance, Legal, Information Technology, and program areas. The Senior Director leads a team of contracting professionals, uses data and technology, including ServiceNow and emerging AI tools, to improve speed and visibility, and serves as the agency's principal resource on professional services contracting.

Essential Functions May Include:

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Professional Services Contracts Division, ensuring alignment with agency-wide goals and with federal and state requirements, including CMS rules and Oklahoma public procurement law.
• Lead the professional services contracting process, including working with business owners to define needs, supporting solicitations and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating bids, and negotiating contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Review, negotiate, and approve large-value professional services contracts, including very large contracts routed directly to the division, weighing cost, risk, and business impact, and elevate decisions to executive leadership when appropriate.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of professional services contracts, including actuarial, legal, program integrity, audit, and other specialized consulting, and ensure each is properly classified as professional services or staff augmentation.
• Establish and maintain contract monitoring and performance management practices, including deliverable and invoice verification, milestone tracking, amendments and renewals, post-assessments of completed services, and closeout.
• Maintain real-time visibility into the status of every contract, track completion timeframes, and ensure deadlines for solicitations, amendments, renewals, deliverables, and closeout are met.
• Ensure the agency meets state contract reporting, certification, and documentation requirements, including annual budget contract reporting, subcontractor reporting, and public transparency requirements, and support the agency's contract manager responsibilities under OMES requirements.
• Use ServiceNow to track contract requests, approvals, renewals, deliverables, and performance, and ensure contract data is accurate, current, and ready to report to leadership.
• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled tools that improve contract intake, review, obligation tracking, and reporting, with appropriate human review and in line with state and agency policy.
• Serve as the agency's primary resource on professional services contracting, providing clear guidance to executive leadership and program staff on procurement strategies, risk, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately ten contract specialists, managers, and attorneys, working through a supervisor, and foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the division's budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and fiscal accountability in all contracting activities.
• Build strong working relationships across departments, with vendors, and with oversight bodies such as OMES and CMS, and work closely with Legal on contract language and legal risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position manages a team of approximately ten (10) employees, including attorneys, with support from a supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competency Requirements

This position requires extensive knowledge of public procurement and professional services contracting, including the state and federal laws, regulations, and policies that govern them, and of Medicaid program requirements. Strong skills in contract development, negotiation, contract and risk analysis, project management, business operations, fiscal management, strategic planning, and vendor performance oversight are essential. The individual must be able to evaluate the financial and operational impact of large contracts, approve them with sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and reduce organizational risk. Working proficiency with ServiceNow or a comparable tracking system, and comfort using AI tools to improve contracting work, are required. Strong project management skills are essential, including the ability to see the status of any contract at a glance, track timeframes, and meet deadlines. Because the role is cross-departmental, the individual must collaborate effectively with executive leadership, Central Purchasing, Finance, Legal, IT, program staff, vendors, and external partners. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities are required, including the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team that includes attorneys. Key Korn Ferry competencies include Strategic Mindset, Manages Complexity, Ensures Accountability, and Collaborates.

**To be considered for this position your application must include a resume/CV with complete work and education history.**

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field, plus a minimum of nine (9) years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, or business operations, including a minimum of two years in a supervisory position.
• Demonstrated agency-level experience managing, negotiating, and approving large-value contracts, including professional services contracts.
• Demonstrated success working with multiple departments and stakeholders to reach sound contracting decisions.

Preference Qualifications May Include:

• Master of Business Administration, or a master's degree in public administration, accounting, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Contract, procurement, or project management certification, such as Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience with Medicaid or other state or federally funded program contracting
• Experience tracking contracts in ServiceNow and using AI-enabled tools in contracting work

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. In the course of performing job duties, employees are required to speak, stand, walk, and reach with their hands and arms. This position requires extended periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of this position.

Accommodation Statement

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, or genetic information. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at 405-522-7335. 

Notice to applicants:

Please add OHCAHR@okhca.org  to the address book or “safe-senders” list in your email.  All correspondence will come from this address.  Be sure to check your junk folder.  If you have questions about the status of your application, you can contact the HR team at 405-522-7093.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through Workday Jobs Hub. 

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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