Grant/Contract Administrator

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
234 North Central Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2025
Posting Date 01/27/25 Application Deadline 02/01/25 Pay Range Hiring Pay Range: $55,000 - $72,500 Annually Full Pay Range: $55,000 - $90,000 Annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Human Services About the Position If you consider yourself a superb proofreader and concise writer, with strong proficiencies in contract document structures and attention to detail, your skills are needed at the Maricopa County Human Services Department! As a Grant/Contract Administrator, you will leverage your technical writing and analytical skills, knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations, as well as your savvy organization skills to act as a liaison between Human Services programs and other County departments and outside entities. In your role, you'll effectively develop and process contracts, agreements, and proposals for goods and services. Your advanced proficiency in grammar, editing, and document formatting will help the department to seamlessly ensure that all contracts meet Federal, State, County, and Department program guidelines and that timelines are achieved. Your impact will ensure available services and funding to communities, families, and local employers on a timely basis. Join a team with a purpose - apply now! About Us Together, we can thrive. In Human Services, we focus on maximizing potential and providing support and resources for all stages of life. We partner with families and communities to encourage children to learn, invite youth and adults to cultivate professional skills, guide families to achieve housing stability and financial success and enable seniors to live independently. Join our team and unlock your potential. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule options Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of contract or grant management experience Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, English, or a related field An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Experience with governmental life cycle contract administration, which includes contract development through contract management and monitoring, to contract closeout Experience with law, federal and state statutes, federal code of regulations and other requirements governing contractual agreements made by the County in the areas of service delivery Experience in mediating between County departments and contractors on issues pertaining to the interpretation of the terms and conditions of existing contracts Experience in managing multiple projects with competing priorities, excellent time management and organization skills, specifically with prioritizing and organizing workflow Experience with understanding service delivery intent and related scopes of work for the associated contract Experience in technical writing, specifically with legal agreements and contract development Experience with government benefit programs Advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency and its shared platforms, as well as Adobe for document management and signing Advanced proficiency in proofreading, editing, grammar, spelling and formatting Strong interpersonal communication and interaction skills, to lead meetings between departments and staff, virtually and in person Job Contributions Assist in the development of Intergovernmental Agreement's (IGAs), Contracts, Amendments, and Statements of Work Develop, monitor, and lead the process to implement agreements for formal approval with community partners, service providers, and funding providers Review and edit scopes of work and associated documents to solicit for desired goods and services while observing all County, State, Federal, and funder procurement rules and regulations Coordinate with staff to ensure the effective and efficient processing of agreements and contracts across the Human Services Department Work with departments such as Risk Management, County Attorney, Clerk of the Board, Real Estate, and Office of Procurement to ensure agreements meet County requirements Work with staff to develop and submit documents for the Board of Supervisors' approval using the County agenda submission system (SOLAR). Maintain logs to identify when new agreements are required, or renewal or extensions are necessary. Assist with the planning and completion of funding applications, supplemental federal funding applications, and other federal, state, local, or other funding applications Participate in various department/division workgroups/committees to enhance the procurement process Working Conditions Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card Must obtain Maricopa County Certified Agency Procurement Aide (CAPA) certification within six months of hire Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long periods of sitting, reading, and typing Requires travel to program sites throughout Maricopa County The position requires travel to and from various County, client, and contractor locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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