Lab Procurement Group Manager

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Functional Title: Lab Procurement Group Manager 
Job Title: Manager IV 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Lab Business Operations 
Posting Number: 19731 
Closing Date: 09/04/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Management 
Salary Range: $7,000.00 - $7,500.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DBGL) 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 0203,0207,0302,0520,0602,0802,1802,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,111X,112X,113X,114X,16GX,41AX 
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Brief Job Description:

This is a hybrid position currently working in the office up to 3 days per week and is eligible for telework for the remaining days. Telework schedule is subject to change. All HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Laboratory Procurement Group Manager IV - Performs highly-complex (senior-level) managerial work overseeing the management of Public Health Laboratory Division procurements and contracts to ensure that all Division funds, including federal grant funding, is fully obligated and expended within the appropriate timelines. Plans and assigns the work of and supervises the members of the Procurement Group in the Laboratory Fiscal Branch to ensure coordination in planning, processing and tracking procurements and contracts. Evaluates the Division’s business operations related to essential job functions and makes recommendations to the Laboratory Fiscal Branch Manager and Laboratory Business Operations Unit Director for business operation improvements. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Plans and assigns the work of and supervises the members of the Procurement Group to ensure coordination in planning processing and tracking procurements and contracts. Performs interviewing and selection, develops performance standards, provides performance evaluations, makes work assignments, performs counseling, approves leave requests, provides training and staff development, and makes final hiring decisions. Ensures that workload is completed in a timely and accurate manner by staff. (30%)

Manages procurement activities, including the recommendation of purchasing plans to the Fiscal Branch Manager which accommodates testing needs while accounting for variable revenue streams. Manages operations and functions related to expenditures of highly-complex, high-volume, and high-dollar contract and procurement activities of the Public Health Laboratory Division (PHLD). Provides technical guidance to the PHLD regarding contracts and procurements. Monitors procurements, contracts, and expenditures and requests adjustments as necessary. Oversees and assists with the development, revision, negotiation, monitoring, termination of procurements and contracts. Monitors implementation and compliance with policies, procedures and legislation related to PHLD procurement and contract activities. Establishes, maintains, and ensures accuracy of tracking systems for procurements and contracts. (30%)

Evaluates the Division’s business operations related to essential job functions and makes recommendations to the Laboratory Fiscal Branch Manager and Laboratory Business Operations Unit (LBOU) Director for business operation and process improvements. Establishes, monitors, and evaluates goals and priorities for PHLD procurements and contracts. Establishes and maintains training materials, policies and procedures for the Procurement Group. Provides analysis, evaluation, and reports as needed. (20%)

Acts as liaison to the DSHS Accounting Section, DSHS Contract Management Section, HHSC Procurement and Contracts Section and various HHSC/DSHS areas. Represents LBOU with external audits and investigations related to requisitions and procurements. Carries out special projects as requested by the PHLD senior leadership and/or senior DSHS staff. Represents LBOU in meetings, committees, task forces, and workgroups as requested. (15%)

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.  (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and management.
  Federal & state laws, regulations, and processes/methods relevant to resource management, contracting, procurement, budget management, accounting, and grants administration.
• Texas Legislative Appropriations process.

Skill in:

• Planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others
• Strategic planning, developing goals and objectives and evaluating progress and achievements
• Anticipating, analyzing and solving complex problems & data related to activities directed/coordinated and initiating necessary action to solve problems.
• Implementing quality improvement, assurance, and optimization measures as they apply to business activities.
• Effective decision-making and meeting facilitation.
• Use of standard office equipment and software applications (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc.) with a minimal intermediate skill level in the use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Organization, prioritizing workflow, handling multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously, and meeting deadlines.
• Communicating both verbally and in writing to effectively address the audience.
• Providing training and technical assistance to others.

Ability to:

• Manage operational activities, including a high-volume of complex and diverse purchasing requisitions.
• Learn laboratory organizations, business procedures, functions, roles and responsibilities.
• Learn agency, state, and federal policies & procedures related to public health, prevention, disease control and preparedness.
• Be an effective team member and foster cooperation across program areas.
• Actively support supervisor, co-workers, and staff in common goals and department directives.
• Work independently and with a team.
• Interact effectively with subordinates, supervisors, agency staff, and the public.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) preferred. Must be obtained in first year of employment.

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree from a U.S. accredited institution with major course work in a related field preferred. Experience and education can be substituted for one another on a year-by-year basis. 
• Required: At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role required, including but not limited to human resources actions such as hiring, as well as planning, directing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Required: At least 3 years of experience in procurement or contracting.
• Required: Experience in providing training and consultative and technical assistance to management or staff.
• Required: Experience improving processes, policies and procedures.
• Preferred: Experience in accounting, finance or budget management.

Additional Information:

Information on State of Texas Application must clearly state how applicant meets initial selection criteria in the summary of experience section of the application. All fields on the State of Texas Application must be filled in completely; incomplete state applications may not be considered. Applicants must provide information relevant to the experience required for this position in the job history sections of the application.

Interviews will be conducted in person. Successful candidates will be required to complete an in-basket exercise.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. 

Prior to beginning employment, employees / applicants who indicate they hold a degree from an institution of higher education must provide an original college transcript indicating they earned a degree from a U.S. college or university or foreign degree determined to be equivalent by an acceptable education evaluator.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

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 for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form