NC MFP Budget and Contracts Manager

State of North Carolina•Wake Forest, NC

5d•$52,592 - $85,696•Hybrid

About The Position

The MFP Budget and Contracts Manager is a key member of the Money Follows the Person (MFP) leadership team and oversees the program’s financial, budget, and contract operations. The position manages federal and state MFP budgets, prepares financial reports, monitors expenditures, coordinates audits, and leads development and oversight of program contracts. It supports a mission-driven program that helps individuals transition to community-based living through strong financial stewardship and effective partnership management. The role calls for excellent customer service to internal staff, contractors, and partner agencies; adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; and a collaborative, positive, approachable, and professional presence. The position is eligible for a hybrid teleworking schedule that includes weekly onsite work hours. It is 100% federally funded. The work is primarily sedentary and computer-based in a typical office environment, with no significant exposure to environmental hazards. The listed salary grade range is $52,592–$92,036, and the recruitment range is $52,592–$85,696.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or another discipline related to the area of assignment, from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of progressive related experience, including one year in a supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience independently managing complex federal or multi-fund budgets, including multi-year financial planning, quarterly reporting, reconciliations, and year-end closeout for large-scale programs or grants.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and government financial and contract management systems, such as Excel, PowerBI, NCFS, Open Window, and Grant Solutions, including the ability to train others, provide technical assistance, and support system-based process improvements.
Ability to develop and implement program-specific fiscal and contract policies and procedures, including designing RFPs, establishing contract deliverable requirements, and creating compliance monitoring processes for internal and external partners.
Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, including clear and professional communication with internal staff, external stakeholders, contractors, and partner agencies; collaborative issue resolution; and maintaining positive working relationships in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Adaptability, teamwork, and leadership, including shifting priorities quickly, supporting colleagues during peak workload periods, participating in cross-functional teams, effectively supervising staff, and contributing to a positive and collaborative work culture.