Contract Specialist II
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- # Contract Specialist IIApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Wake County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 15, 2026 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-119066**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**SEC OFFICE - CONTRACTS GRANTS , COMPL**Job Classification Title**Contract Specialist II (NS)**Position Number**60037747**Grade**NC17**About Us**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.**Description of Work**The Office of Procurement, Contracts and Grants (OPCG) is the DHHS central organization for managing the Departments procurement, contract, and grant policies and processes. In that capacity, OPCG manages the development of contract and grant documents in compliance with statutory guidelines, performs significant customer outreach and education of DHHS Divisions and stakeholders, ensures the integrity of the procurement and grant system & processes and supports the overall DHHS Mission. The Office of Procurement, Contracts, and Grants (OPCG) Contracts Specialist II collaborates, coordinates and assists the Divisions within DHHS with the development of solicitation documents in compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. Job responsibilities include the following: \* Independently develop and prepare specifications. \* Prepare Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, Request for Quotes and Memorandum of Agreements. \* Draft and manage complex non-IT contracts. \* Conduct negotiations for complex formal solicitations and agreements, which may include, professional, highly technical services, or materials and equipment.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Salary Grade Range** $60,881 - $106,544**Recruitment Range** $60,881 - $82,400**\*\*Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours\*\***Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:* Extensive knowledge and experience of the State's E-procurement system (Ariba) including the sourcing tool and contract workspace modules.* Proven ability to analyze and resolve problems.* Proven knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.* NCCM certification or ability to earn within one year of hire.**Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date****Position is funded in part through federal funds****About the Office of the Secretary**The **Office of the Secretary** serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.**About the DHHS Office of Procurement, Contracts, and Grants** The **Division of Property and Construction** supports the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services by managing its statewide facilities portfolio, which includes 18 state-operated campuses totaling over 7.7 million square feet and 148 leased properties covering approximately 1.2 million square feet. The division provides maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds services for the Dorothea Dix Campus and basic maintenance and grounds support for the Governor Morehead School. It also oversees the Department’s Capital Improvement Program, managing repair and renovation efforts as well as new capital projects from planning through close-out.**Compensation & Benefits:** The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.Visit website for State Benefits## **Supplemental and Contact Information**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Application Process **Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the night BEFORE the closing date.* Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. *Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.*Veterans’ and National Guard Preference* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.* Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.ADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) indicated below.CONTACT INFORMATION: If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at View email address on click.appcast.io. ***Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.*****Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Requirements Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position.
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