Grants Contracts Coordinator 2 (41015)

State of Montana • Great Falls, VA

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About The Position

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Division, Operations Bureau.
The Operations Bureau supports the budget and financial functions within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division. Responsibilities of the Grants Contract Officer include monitoring contract end dates, working with program managers to write and process Acquisition Planning and Implementation Forms (API’s), contracts and contract amendments. Must understand procurement policies and procedures and be able to work in the eMACS system.
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 whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to understand state and federal rules and regulations related to fiscal and budgetary management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of government procurement and contracting.
• Skill and understanding of budgets.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or related field.
• Two years of professional financial experience in budgeting, contract monitoring, grant or program management or other closely related experience.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with contract management and procurement.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or related field.
• Two years of professional financial experience in budgeting, contract monitoring, grant or program management or other closely related experience.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• monitoring contract end dates
• working with program managers to write and process Acquisition Planning and Implementation Forms (API’s), contracts and contract amendments

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: 501-1,000 employees