Valerie J. Murphy
Desoto,Texas
Summary
Contract management professional with strong background in overseeing contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Skilled in negotiating terms, managing vendor relationships, and facilitating contract execution. Known for collaborating with teams, adapting to changing needs, and consistently delivering results. Proven ability to handle complex projects and maintain high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Contract Administrator
A-1 Managed Care Services, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Accomplished Contract Administrator professional with a broad and diverse track record of proven leadership, business process and problem solving
- Knowledgeable of ERP- Enterprise Resource Planning, financial and accounting systems, account analysis, general ledger reconciliation, capital budgets/expenditures and fixed assets; Leadership skills of cross-functional teams and overseeing compliance along with training for central administration on various projects
- Possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills
- Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies
- Assessing, reviewing and advising Project Managers in respect of contractor claims for variations and extensions
- Lead and direct strategy, staff, operations, systems, and program compliance for the Home and Community Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TXHML) Medicaid Waiver; Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Program, and Medicaid Waiver Outreach Enrollment Program initiatives for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
- Ensure delivery of eligibility services in a timely and accurate manner according to Texas Department of Health Human Service Commission for state and federal regulation requirements
- Execute annual cost reporting, cost reconciliation, and cost settlement with HHSC for the HCS and TXHML programs
- Administer with the supervision of Financial Accounting Service, the completion and submission of the annual Medicaid Administrative Claiming Financial report through Fairbanks LLC web-based software
- Collaborate with internal and/or federal and state auditors by providing justification for audit finding conclusions for Medicaid Waiver reimbursements
- Review and submit claims for Medicaid Insurance Waiver services rendered through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission electronic system
- Provide education and training on new procedure launches and program service initiatives
- Supervise the provision of technical assistance to direct care staff and contracted service providers and other personnel responsible for reporting data used for claims reimbursements
- Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
Special Review Funds Management (SRFM) - Compliance Administrator
Dallas Independent School District
01.2009 - 10.2017
- Coordinate with campus administration and Human Capital Management on budget development for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), previously No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and other federal and state grants.;
- Assist with program design submissions from campuses and central department receiving federal and/or state funding; Responsible for the planning and implementing internal and district-wide procedures that meet the requirements of the grant with Education Department General Administrative Regulation (EDGAR)
- Keep abreast of new federal requirements as it relates to (ESSA) and (EDGAR) and provide information to district personnel and administrators regarding federal and state updates and procedures, etc
- Manage and facilitate training of administrators/central program managers and campuses on proper management of grant funds
- Support Program Director of SRFM with gathering the necessary information for the annual application for federal funds, and other funds, as necessary
- Monitor and approve expenditures to ensure alignment with campus improvement plans; Assure budgets support approved work scopes and Campus Improvement Plans;
- Perform semi-annual review of program documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines; Assist in reconciliation of grant funded employee’s payroll transactions and distribution of monthly and semi-annual certifications
- Monitor, process, and resolve all budget modification requests including but not limited to budget transfers, payroll reconciliation, expenditure reclassification
- Review and monitor spending patterns for campus and central departments for periodic financial analysis of grant funded budget -to-actual expenditures
- Collaborate with Human Capital Management Staffing, Compensation and Positions Control to track, audit, and review, position-to-budget variances of employees against budgets
- Grants representative for Positions Control Reconciliation initiative and oversee continuous improvement efforts to position control function
- Periodic review of grant programs to assure compliance with grant requirements
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to district administrators, program directors and campus principals and office administrator regarding federal program staffing
- Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
Education
B.A. - Business Administration
Northwood University
Dallas, Texas01.2002
Skills
- Project Management
- Compliance Processes
- Budget Expenditures
- Purchasing Systems
- Accounting/Finance
- Oracle/SAP Suite Applications
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Suite Applications
- Construction bid preparations
- Effective Consultative Skills
Timeline
Program Contract Administrator
A-1 Managed Care Services, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2024
Special Review Funds Management (SRFM) - Compliance Administrator
Dallas Independent School District
01.2009 - 10.2017
B.A. - Business Administration
Northwood University
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