Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

Agency Procurement & Program Administrator Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Grade: 26 (Pro/Tech)

This role is part of the Finance & Contracts team within the Office of Behavioral Health

This position is responsible for the overall coordination of requests for proposals (RFPs), including assisting Program staff with drafting and development of RFPs to include the completion of all required language and documentation. It works closely with leadership, program managers, finance, and contract management on all RFP related procurement activities. Core Responsibilities The Agency Procurement & Program Administrator is an integral part of the Finance & Contracts team at OBH, working closely with program managers to procure behavioral health services, construct contracts, and monitor contract performance. OBH administers roughly 300 provider contracts annually, and this essential position assists in the financial planning, monitoring, and evaluation of substance use disorder and mental health programs and services and collaborates across OBH, DHHS, and other State Agencies to ensure successful implementation of services. The position coordinates RFPs for OBH, administers and analyzes the performance of OBH contracts by working with program managers, finance staff, and assists program with allocation decisions.

Minimum Qualifications Have advanced education, training, and/or experience in contract administration, accounting, procurement, project management, financial management, or another related field

Have demonstrated experience coordinating multifaceted projects

Preferences Exceptional written communication and technical writing skills, preferably related to contracts and/or RFPs

Ability to interpret and present large amounts of data in a clear, accurate, and concise way

Ability to understand budgets and use financial data to tell a story

Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.

Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).

Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

Parental leave – All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

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