Manage complex contracting and grant processes and support process improvements and modernization efforts, particularly VT Buys rollout
Process contracts, grants, MOAs, MOUs, RFPs, RFIs, RFAs, retainer contracts, statements of work, amendments, and purchase order requests and changes
Manage agreement workflows from development through closeout and maintain detailed tracking documentation
Collaborate with project managers to support municipalities, businesses, and residents throughout Vermont
Ensure contract and grant state and federal compliance and administrative best practices
Occasionally liaise with Risk Management and the Attorney General's Office for legal and procedural compliance
Assist supervisor in development of desk guides and identification of operational efficiencies
Provide peer support in review, drafting and editing grant and contract documents
Collaborate in development and implementation of a risk assessment monitoring program for DEC contracts, define risk indicators, scoring methods, thresholds, collect and analyze data, and generate reports
Support continuous improvement by incorporating feedback and refining risk assessment models and tools
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, financial auditing, grants administration, or another closely related field, AND one (1) year or more of experience in grant, contract, or program management or another relevant closely related field, including program management or supervisory experience.
OR Four (4) years or more of combined education and experience in accounting, business management, financial auditing, grants administration, or another relevant field, including one (1) year of program management or supervisory experience.
OR At least one (1) year as a Contracts & Grants Administrator in Vermont State service.
Experience in grant, contract, or program management
Program management or supervisory experience
Strong project management, data analysis, and communication skills
Working knowledge of contract and grant administration
Ability to travel as required and private means of transportation for travel
Interaction with grantees, contractors and consultants through phone contact is required