Administrative Services Manager II

Children and Families; Waterbury (VT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Children and Families seeks an Administrative Services Manager II to manage complex procurement and agreement development processes, including drafting and negotiating contracts, grants, and MOUs. The role provides guidance to other managers and works to improve unit procedures while supporting essential services for Vermonters.

This position is based at the Waterbury State Office Complex with potential for hybrid scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of professional administrative-level experience with accounting/budgeting and supervisory duties.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reconciliation, contract and grant administration, and state/federal procurement.
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide guidance to colleagues.
• Experience with the VISION (PeopleSoft) system may be required for some positions.

Skills

Budgeting

Contract & grants

Communication & negotiation

Prioritization

PeopleSoft (VISION)

Education

Bachelor's degree plus four years in admin-level work with accounting/budgeting and supervision

Job description

The Department for Children and Families seeks an Administrative Services Manager II to manage complex procurement and agreement development processes, including drafting and negotiating contracts, grants, and MOUs. The role provides guidance to other managers and works to improve unit procedures while supporting essential services for Vermonters. This position is based at the Waterbury State Office Complex with potential for hybrid scheduling.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and four years of professional administrative-level experience with accounting/budgeting functions and supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reconciliation, contract and grant administration, and state and federal procurement requirements


• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide technical guidance to colleagues


• Experience working with the VISION system (PeopleSoft) may be required for some positions