Director III - Contract Oversight and Support Division

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

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Here's what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members-saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that's time off you're actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance-at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

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Functional Title: Director III - Contract Oversight and Support Division

Job Title: Director III

Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

Department: COA Contract Oversight & Spt

Posting Number: 20358

Closing Date: 09/20/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $7,716.66 - $13,051.00

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28

Shift: Day

Additional Shift:

Telework:

Travel: Up to 20%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD

Other Locations:

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Brief Job Description:

Lead transformative contract oversight and strategic operations that strengthen services for children and vulnerable adults, directly supporting the DFPS mission of building on the strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe so they thrive. This dynamic senior leadership position provides strategic direction for the Contract Oversight and Support Division, guiding complex contracting support services, policy development, training, technical assistance, data analytics, reporting, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement. The position drives organizational excellence by establishing goals, evaluating performance, developing procedures, overseeing budgets, monitoring compliance, and advancing effective contract management practices. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, oversees mandated reporting activities, supports agency strategic planning efforts, and promotes positive contracting outcomes. This influential position requires exceptional leadership, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to direct diverse, highly complex business functions while fostering accountability, innovation, and high-quality results.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Provide strategic leadership for division operations and contracting support programs. Direct planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of multiple contracting support service teams with diverse and highly complex responsibilities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and positive contracting outcomes for children and adults.

Oversee program performance, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, standards, measurement tools, and improvement strategies while evaluating program activities and supporting effective resource management.

Direct budget planning, fiscal oversight, and reporting activities. Review and approve expenditures, monitor budget performance, oversee required reports and analyses, and ensure funding and reporting requirements are met.

Represent the organization and coordinate with key stakeholders. Participate in business meetings, committees, conferences, and cross-agency collaborations while supporting procurement, contracting, and strategic planning initiatives.

Lead and develop division staff and management teams. Provide leadership, technical guidance, workforce development, performance management, team building, and day-to-day supervision to support productivity, quality, and organizational objectives.

Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program activities and/or business functions.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws relating to contract management.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws relating to purchasing.
• Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy.
• Skill in working with other DFPS program leadership in resolving issues.
• Ability to direct and organize program activities and/or business functions.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements, or Certifications:

Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) within 18 months of hire, and Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) within 24 months of hire.

Initial Selection Criteria:

• Four Years Experience in the management and direction of contract management or contract oversight.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Preferred Criteria:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred.

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditors Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver's record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.