DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 3

Job Location:

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $54,000.00 - $56,000.00 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: May 8, 2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Contracts Management Specialist 3. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Responsible for a case load of QVA (contracts) & new Qualified Vendor apps. Processes contract amendments, terms, & provides technical assistance to vendors on contract requisitions & perf in the form of written & verbal communication. Escalates vendor perf issues & contract status changes along w/the supporting documentation to unit mgmt. Provision of internal & external support for the administration of existing contracts.
• Collects & evaluates insurance submitted by vendors for compliance w/contract & DES/DDD reqs. Verifies the req licensing & cert for site based services for each contract. Ensures Home & Community Based cert, AHCCCS provider ID, & various other pieces for Credentialing are obtained by the vendors & applicants. Confers w/rep of other div sections as well as city & state agencies as needed to verify Fire Permits & Occupancy Cert.
• Provides internal and external support for the administration of existing contracts and interpretation of contracts. Provides technical assistance to the QVA applicants and existing vendors. Facilitates meetings, timely preparation of contracts, supports the contract termination, acquisition, and mergers process, ensuring complete and accurate contract documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Participates in weekly huddle meetings with the unit, staff and statewide program meetings, and unit problem solving discussions. Conducts research, reviews, and cites federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as related to the administration of DDD Contracts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
• Federal and state laws and statutes pertaining to contracting including Title XIX (AHCCCS).
• Arizona Procurement Code and DES-DDD policies and procedures pertaining to Contract Compliance.
• Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).
• Business administration and procurement practices.
• Contract management for human services.

Skills in:
• Developing, maintaining, and establishing effective professional relationships with all identified stakeholders, providers, work colleagues, agencies, etc.
• Negotiations, problem resolution, good decision making, listening, logical and creative reasoning.
• Contract analysis and evaluation.
• Utilize established and automated tracking and record keeping systems.
• Oral and written communication. Learn and use computer software applications including M