Contract/Grant Manager - 200025288 - Limited Period

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

2d•$66,352 - $93,683•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is hiring a full-time, limited-period Contract/Grant Manager for the Division of Agricultural Resource Development at its Augusta headquarters. Remote work options are available with management approval. The position primarily administers Maine’s Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program, funded through the USDA American Relief Act of 2025 Disaster Relief Block Grant, and may also support other grant and contract programs within the Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources. The manager supports administration, monitoring, and reporting of grant funds; assists applicants and awardees; coordinates with federal, state, contracted, and community partners; monitors compliance with applicable requirements; and collects and analyzes program data. The role supports participants throughout the grant lifecycle, from application and eligibility review through contracting, monitoring, reimbursement, reporting, and closeout.

Requirements

An eight-year combination of education, training, and/or progressively responsible experience in procurement support and contract/grant compliance.
Knowledge of grant and contract administration, including monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
Familiarity with state and/or federal funding processes and program requirements.
Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to review and analyze financial, programmatic, and supporting documentation.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including providing technical assistance to applicants, awardees, and partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering state or federal grant programs.
Experience providing technical assistance to applicants or awardees.
Experience conducting monitoring or compliance activities.
Experience working with agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, natural resources, disaster recovery, or rural economic development programs.

Responsibilities

Administer state and federal grant agreements and monitor expenditures, deliverables, and program requirements.
Serve as a key contact for applicants and awardees, providing technical assistance and troubleshooting grant administration issues.
Review applications, reimbursement requests, reports, and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
Coordinate with federal and state agencies, contractors, reviewers, and other program partners.
Conduct monitoring and due diligence activities, including site visits as needed, to ensure funds are used appropriately and requirements are met.
Maintain program records and reporting systems, and collect, analyze, and report data related to awards, expenditures, outcomes, compliance, and performance.
Support outreach, informational sessions, grant procedures and guidance, and other grant and contract activities within Agricultural Resource Development.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three or more weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; a 5% employee-only premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
The State contributes 14.06% of pay to MainePERS on the employee’s behalf.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.