ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER 3

State-of-Nevad; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Health Authority is seeking an Administrative Services Officer III in Carson City to oversee the Procurement and Contracts Unit, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The role drives budgeting, grants and contract management, and process improvements to strengthen unit effectiveness.

The incumbent coordinates with leadership, manages fiscal aspects of contracts and grants, and provides information and oversight to ensure timely completion of critical projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
• Five years of professional experience including two years in two or more major business operations.
• Three years of experience formulating, developing and analyzing agency budgets; and fiscal management.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee purchasing, solicitation, contract, lease and grant management activities.
• Provide coaching, mentorship and supervise staff to foster a high-performing team.
• Manage budget analysis, fiscal monitoring and strategic planning to support division objectives.
• Maintain tracking of solicitations, contracts, grants, and related fiscal activities.

Skills

Budget analysis

Staff supervision

Coaching & mentorship

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The Procurement and Contracts Unit of the Nevada Health Authority is seeking an Administrative Services Officer 3 in Carson City. This position manages and provides oversight of the Procurement and Contracts Unit including direct and indirect supervision of staff and responsibility for fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment. The incumbent oversees all purchasing, solicitation, contract, lease, and grant management activities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Division requirements. Responsibilities include directing staff priorities and performance, providing coaching and mentorship, resolving operational issues, and implementing process improvements to strengthen unit effectiveness. The position also manages the financial oversight of contracts, grants, and procurements through budget analysis, fiscal monitoring, and strategic planning to support Division objectives. Additionally, the incumbent serves as a key resource to leadership by maintaining comprehensive tracking and oversight of solicitations, contracts, grants, and related fiscal activities while ensuring timely completion of critical projects and initiatives.

Administrative Services Officers function as business managers for a department, large division or major program area, with responsibility for accounting, budgeting and fiscal management. Additional responsibilities are varied and include planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising work in two or more business functions such as purchasing and warehouse operations; contracts and leases; human resources; Information Technology; buildings and grounds maintenance; facilities management and construction; food and laundry services; investments; vehicle utilization and maintenance; and/or communication equipment and office support services.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or related field and five years of professional experience including two years of responsibility for two or more major business operations such as grants administration, contract and lease administration, purchasing and warehouse operations, human resources, Information Technology, or facilities maintenance and construction; and three years of experience formulating, developing and analyzing agency budgets; and fiscal management, one year of which was equivalent to an Administrative Services Officer II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Formulate, develop and monitor comprehensive agency and/or program budgets; research and compile information regarding proposed purchases, expenditures and contracts; prepare and present oral and written justifications for budget proposals; compare expenditures against spending authority; approve transactions; develop revenue and expenditure forecasts by analyzing historical fiscal data and trends and assessing program needs.

Plan, organize and oversee agency/program accounting functions; develop, implement and revise policies and procedures related to the collection and disbursement of funds; establish and monitor internal control procedures and reporting processes; oversee the development and enhancement of automated systems used to maintain records and generate reports; prepare, review and distribute financial reports to management and external agencies; assist internal and external auditors by providing requested information.

Work collaboratively with representatives of other State agencies, federal and local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors and others in the community to coordinate activities, provide and obtain information, resolve problems, and represent the interests of management.

Analyze and resolve operating and fiscal management problems; prepare, review and evaluate a variety of materials including financial reports, budget status reports, contracts, leases and other documents in order to identify problems and trends, develop solutions, and advise management on alternative courses of action; research and interpret documentation related to assigned functions to determine applicable precedents, regulations and/or administrative guidelines.

Oversee activities related to budget, fiscal management and other assigned areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, administrative guidelines and standards.

Oversee the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive records related to budget, accounting, fiscal management and other areas of responsibility; develop retention schedules and policies in accordance with legal requirements and State regulations.

Identify, plan, and coordinate capital improvement projects; develop project specifications; evaluate bids; present and defend project proposals and status reports; and monitor construction and repair activities.

Plan, organize and manage programs and activities in assigned areas of responsibility; develop and implement goals and objectives; review and evaluate outcomes and results; assess program effectiveness and propose enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness; develop innovative solutions to operational problems; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of other personnel as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under administrative direction, incumbents manage some or all of the functions described in the series concept. Incumbents report to a department director or the administrator of a large division which has complex and diverse programs offered at numerous locations in the State. They have a high degree of authority to make and implement independent decisions not requiring the supervisor's approval. Incumbents have a broad scope of responsibilities, and the consequence of an error in decisions is high. The Administrative Services Officer III is distinguished from the Administrative Services Officer II level by greater autonomy in decision-making, consequence of error, and the number and complexity of programs which the department or division administers.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

• General knowledge of: organization and functions of State agencies; State administrative rules, statutes and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of: the agency mission, programs, operations, policies and objectives.
• Ability to: present reports, defend the agency budget, and provide information and justifications to the legislature as requested; research and analyze data impacting an agency's major business functions; establish short- and long-range goals consistent with the mission and business needs of the agency; apply principles of financial management to large and diversified budgets and programs; develop corrective action plans consistent with applicable agency policies, legal requirements and legislative directives.
• Skill in: planning, developing and monitoring diverse programs and business operations; developing clear objectives consistent with departmental and State goals; principles and techniques used in planning, organizing, developing and administering comprehensive programs which are subject to unprecedented circumstances; government administrative processes including budgeting, internal control procedures, policy development, planning, problem solving, and management analysis.