Contract Specialist I

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services, Division: Mental Health Position Title Contract Specialist I (NS) Position Number 60043407 Grade NC14 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 purpose of this position is to advise program staff on proper procurement methods, provide technical assistance in the drafting procurement and contract documents, and conduct intensive review to ensure contracts are justifiable, performance based, comply with State procurement rules, statutes and procedures, and contain adequate and accurate performance measures, scopes of work, and budgets. Contract types include Financial Assistance and Purchase of Service Contracts, Contract Amendments, Budget Realignments, Intra-Departmental Memoranda of Agreement (IMOAs), Requests for Applications (RFAs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Responsibilities Developing, reviewing, critiquing, and executing performance-based contracts and procurements in accordance with state, federal, departmental, and divisional rules, regulations, laws, policies, directives, and mandates. This includes in-depth reviews and corrections of all contract documents including, but not limited to, contracts, contract justification, audit determination, scope of work, performance measures, and detailed contract budgets and cost tables, and IT exception forms. Ensuring that all required contract reviews and approvals are in place prior to contract execution. Ensuring that contracts are executed in a timely manner and organizing work in order to meet specific timelines. Providing both technical advice and training to DMH staff regarding contracting and procurement requirements, process and procedure as well as on the NC DHHS online contracting system: DHHS Open Window. Developing, updating, and presenting formal contracts and procurement training to DMH staff. Ensuring accuracy of data in Open Window system, updating execution status and uploading executed documents in Open Window. Entering nongovernmental financial assistance contracts in EBS system. Encumbering contracts in eProcurement system when needed. Reviewing and submitting monthly Financial Status Reports to Controller's office for payment when needed. Minimum Qualifications Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Management Preferences Knowledge of contracting principles and processes Accuracy and attention to detail in work products Time management and prioritizing skills Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Salary Range $52,592 - $92,036 Position Funding and Telework Position is funded in part through federal funds. Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours. Compensation and 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement DHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, 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. Hiring Information 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 experience. About the NC Division of Mental Health (DMH) The North Carolina Department of Mental Health provides quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. Additional Information For more information about DHHS: #J-18808-Ljbffr