Grants/Contracts Officer - BH

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

Want to work with a cohesive team with a mission to improve the health of Idahoans within the Division of Behavioral Health? We have an exciting opportunity for a Grants/Contracts Officer in the Contracts Unit within the Oversight & Statewide Operations Bureau.

This position works directly with vendors, contractors, and service providers to support the development of contracts and ensure high standards of contractor performance and accountability.

Equally important are opportunities for collaboration with internal stakeholders, including the Contracts and Procurement Services (CAPS) unit and the Division of Purchasing (DOP), to support the full procurement lifecycle—from planning and solicitation to execution and oversight.

Beyond the Division, this role coordinates or facilitate interagency agreements, supporting the development and use of supporting the development and use of contracts that are shared across Divisions, Departments, or other State agencies. Your work will help ensure alignment, consistency, and efficiency in how services are procured and delivered across the broader state enterprise.

This is a statewide position that will report to the nearest DHW office. The assigned work location will depend on workstation availability at a DHW office.

This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30 hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Prepares or reviews plants, grant applications or contracts for compliance with state and federal requirements, feasibility and legality of program design and cost-effectiveness.
• Defines operational and management requirements including objectives, time frames, priorities, budget formats, criteria and performance standards.
• Develop or recommend program policies and procedures to conform to federal regulations and eligibility criteria.
• Analyzes reports to determine program progress, quality and quantity of services and compliance with laws, standards, and guidelines.
• Monitors for contract compliance by evaluating statistical data and identifying the needs for corrective action plans for recipients and preparing reporting documents.
• Identifies training needs and provides technical assistance or arranges training for grant or contract recipients in at least one of the following areas: interpreting regulations, rules, and policies.
• Serves as liaison between federal, state, local agencies, grantors/contractors and citizen groups.
• Reviews audit reports and develop responses to resolve audit findings.
• Negotiate terms of grants/contracts with users.
• Collaborates with Division subject-matter experts to ensure contracts/subgrants meet program and Department needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Experience developing grants or contracts including identifying goals and timetables and determining program needs and funding. Typically requires at least one year of experience preparing grant or contract applications including assessing and determining program needs and funding, identifying goals and establishing timetables, and negotiating terms and conditions OR at least one year of experience providing technical assistance in all aspects of grant or contract development.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating grant or contract activities and expenditures. Typically requires at least one year of experience monitoring and evaluating grant or contract activities for compliance with grant or contract provisions, laws and regulations AND evaluating appropriateness of expenditures for contract activities OR at least one year of experience evaluating requests for proposals (RFPs), recommending proposal awards, negotiating final proposal provisions and reviewing proposal activities for compliance/conformance OR providing technical assistance in all three areas (grants, contracts, and proposals).
  
• Experience interpreting laws, regulations, and policies and advising on their requirements. Typically requires at least one year of experience interpreting and applying laws, reviewing information or documents for compliance with laws and regulations or explaining to others how laws and regulations apply to specific situations.
• Experience evaluating statistical and financial information and developing reports of findings. Typically requires at least one year of experience evaluating and analyzing statistical and financial information and preparing narrative or statistical reports of findings.
  
  

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EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.