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California Department of Health Care Services · 13 hours ago

Contract Management Support Specialist

Sacramento, CA

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$6,513/mo - $10,537/mo

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a Contract Management Support Specialist to join their team. This role involves supporting administrative, financial, and operational processes critical to the Medi-Cal Enterprise Systems Modernization Division, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract-related activities.

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Responsibilities

Support key administrative, financial, and operational processes that enable MESMD’s enterprise technology initiatives

Ensure the accuracy and compliance of MESMD Work Order Authorizations (WOAs) by validating contractor timesheets, reviewing invoices, and verifying contract deliverables within enterprise systems

Lead the creation and documentation of standardized, technology-enabled administrative processes

Provide onboarding and training for new contractors on system-based workflows, fostering alignment with MESMD’s operational and IT standards

Develop and maintain financial documents using IT tools, monitor budgets through system dashboards, and prepare reports for executive management

Lead or participate in special IT-related projects as assigned by executive leadership

Represent the division in meetings and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions

Qualification

Contract managementData analysisIT governanceMicrosoft Office SuiteProject managementProcess improvementVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam collaborationContinuous learningRelationship buildingConfidentiality

Required

Demonstrated experience in conducting detailed data analysis to support contract-related decisions

Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams and external stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) to manage documentation and workflows

Ability to interpret and apply contract clauses accurately within operational and compliance contexts

Proven capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships across divisions and with external partners

Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in contract management and administration practices

Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity

Familiarity with document management systems and practices for tracking, storing, and retrieving contract-related materials

Collaborative mind set with a history of working effectively in team environments to achieve shared goals

Benefits

Continuous and ongoing training

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

Defined retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Company

California Department of Health Care Services

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians every day.

Founded in 1994