Contract Specialist (00825)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division in Helena. In the United States over 75% of total health care costs are due to chronic diseases and 64% of adults in Montana have at least one chronic disease. The Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Bureau works with statewide partners to decrease unhealthy behaviors that lead to chronic disease and injury. Initiatives across the state are streamlined through settings such as local health departments, healthcare systems, and communities. This position is responsible for ensuring the Bureau and its contracted entities are in compliance with state and federal contract requirements. This includes coordination of new and renewed Bureau contracts; supervision of development of Requests for Proposals and other formal procurements; drafting and negotiating contracts with program staff and vendors; and serving as liaison with other agency procurement and contract staff. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the theory and principles of government accounting, procurement, and contracting.
• Ability to plan, organize, gather information, and conduct research.
• Ability to provide effective and professional customer service.
• Meet minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Three years of directly related work experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for ensuring the Bureau and its contracted entities are in compliance with state and federal contract requirements.
• This includes coordination of new and renewed Bureau contracts
• supervision of development of Requests for Proposals and other formal procurements
• drafting and negotiating contracts with program staff and vendors
• serving as liaison with other agency procurement and contract staff.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees