Grants/Contracts Officer

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

About the Agency: The Idaho Office of Drug Policy (ODP) leads Idaho's substance use and misuse policy and prevention efforts by developing and implementing strategic action plans and collaborative partnerships to reduce drug use and related consequences. ODP envisions a safe and healthy Idaho free from the devastating impact of drug and substance abuse on youths, families, and communities.

Summary:

To develop grants/contracts; monitor, evaluate and report grant/contract activities; provide training and technical assistance to users; perform related work.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Development:

• Prepares or reviews plans, 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
• Approves amendments to documents
• Develops subgrant agreements
• Negotiates terms of grants/contracts with grantees

Project Administration:

• Responsible for funder reporting and invoicing, budgeting, no-cost extensions and renewals, allowability reviews, and closeouts
• Maintains and builds relationships with grantees and other strategic partners on a local, state and national level
• Drafts proposals, grant application narratives, and budgets
• Tracks progress toward programmatic and fiscal outcomes and goals
• Requests reimbursements and drawdowns as needed
• Drafts progress reports and program updates
• Conducts annual site visits

Training/Technical Assistance:

• Identifies training needs and provides ongoing technical assistance
• Ensures grant requirements are being fulfilled by providing information and guidance to grantees and program personnel in the agency
• Facilitates monthly check-in sessions with grantees
• Develops corrective action plans for compliance or resolution of negative findings or poor performance reports
• Serves as liaison between federal, state, local agencies, grantors/contractors and citizen groups

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Developing grants or contracts including identifying goals and timetables and determining program needs and funding;
• Monitoring and evaluating grant or contract activities and expenditures;
• Interpreting laws, regulations, and policies and advising on their requirements;
• Evaluating statistical and financial information and developing reports of findings;
• Basic math and data analysis skills;
• Proven administrative skills;
• Experience in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) or equivalent;
• Ability to manage deadlines while prioritizing effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated interest in the mission, vision and values of the Office of Drug Policy;
• Bachelor’s degree
  -OR-
  3-7 years professional work experience with grant administration, grant writing/reporting, grants management;
• Familiarity and experience working with national/governmental funders;
• Demonstrated self-motivation with a strong ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively;
• Experience evaluating responses to Requests for Proposals;
• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills;
• Familiarity and experience working with national/governmental funders a plus.
  
  

Application Procedure: Prepare a cover letter and resume and attach to your candidate profile.

Special Notification: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

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 [email protected].

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