Jared Davis

Duties included reviewing legal documents associated with contracts and procurements for administrative and client services for the Department, researching legal questions posed by agency stakeholders, promulgating agency policy and administrative rules related to contracting and procurement with applicable stakeholders, application of conflict of interest rules and statutes, developing and training DFPS staff, negotiating procurement awards and contracts with vendors, and working on legislative research and analysis during session. I did extensive work with DFPS - Contract Oversight and Support (COS) in terms of developing and enforcing policy, audits, quality assurance reviews, and other fiscal management processes. Also did extensive work with DFPS Programs, including Placement, Investigations, Conservatorship, FBSS, and other components of the child welfare system. Worked extensively on the transfer of Foster Care Redesign into Community Based Care (CBC), by participating in the development and then implementation of legislation to transform the program. Worked extensively with federal stakeholders, including the Administration of Children and Families (ACF) in coordinating CBC changes. Very familiar and experienced with federal statutes, rules, and regulations regarding running programs as a recipient. Worked on a number of major IT contracts, including the contracts necessary to establish DFPS as a standalone agency (including electronic storage, printers/copies/phones infrastructure, building leases, and computer leases. Also worked on contract disputes and resolutions, including Chapter 2260 actions against the agency

• Developed legal strategies to resolve issues in state agency's best interest.
• Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in Contract, Administrative, and Tax law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
• Developed solicitation documents for grant and procurement contract awards.
• Negotiated contract modifications, amendments, and technical guidance letters for clients service, administrative, and IT contracts or grant awards.
• Handled contract disputes and resolutions, including Chapter 2260 actions against the agency.

• Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes, and followed up to achieve resolution.
• Organized daily workflow and assessed appropriate staffing to provide optimal service.
• Fostered productive work environment and optimized morale by recognizing and rewarding actions that best served agency objectives.
• Cultivated culture of continuous improvement and innovation to improve efficiency and drive results.
• Delegated tasks to existing support team members and used cloud-based tools to help solve complex agency issues.
• Implemented executive and legislative mandates

• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop solicitations for grants and procurement contract awards in client services, administrative, and IT services.
• Drafted amendments, award modifications, plan changes, and technical guidance letters for grants and procurement contracts.
• Negotiated contract and grant awards.
• Researched and tracked legislative changes before executing implementation plans.
• Drafted agency rules related to grants and contracts
• Negotiated and resolved contract disputes, including Chapter 2260 actions against the agency.

• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop solicitations for grants and procurement contract awards in client services, administrative, and IT services.
• Drafted amendments, award modifications, plan changes, and technical guidance letters for grants and procurement contracts.
• Negotiated contract and grant awards.
• Researched and tracked legislative changes before executing implementation plans.
• Drafted agency rules related to grants and contracts
• Negotiated and resolved contract disputes, including Chapter 2260 actions against the agency.

• Developed and wrote agency policy for grants and contracts.
• Trained agency staff over agency policy for grants and contracts.
• Researched specific questions sent from agency stakeholders regarding guidance for questions regarding grants and contracts.
• Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
• Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
• Gathered and organized research materials required for program participation.
• Interviewed and recommended team members for hire.
• Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.

• Filed timely case pleadings to meet agency deadlines.
• Administered inquiries to verify complaints against health profession council agencies and providers.
• Managed agency ombudsman program
• Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
• Developed complaint tracking and management system
• Procured multi million dollar ad campaign to inform public about agency and agency duties
• Worked with Managing Attorney on SOAH cases