Contract Analyst (HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST IV)

MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision plans

Telework possible

Pension

Leave benefits

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Contract Analyst to advance workforce development initiatives within FIA's Office of Workforce Development in Baltimore. The role supports creation, renewal, and amendment of agreements backed by local, state, and federal resources.

Responsibilities include developing contracts for employment programs, preparing scopes of work and procurement materials, and ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in administration of a human services program or related analyses.
• Bachelor's degree or higher may substitute required experience.
• Experience with procurement and contract development per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop contracts for workforce development services, including employment programs and training providers.
• Prepare scopes of work, procurement documentation, and contract materials per Maryland regulations.
• Ensure contracts meet TANF, SNAP E&T, and related program requirements.
• Maintain documentation for compliance and program reporting.

Skills

Contract development

Procurement compliance

Program administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Public sector experience

Tools

FMIS

E&E (Eligibility & Enrollment)

Job description

Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.

GRADE

ASTD15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City Department of Social Services Family Investment Administration 1510 Guildford Ave. Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Contract Analyst is responsible for executing contract development tasks to advance workforce development initiatives within the Family Investment Administration’s (FIA) Office of Workforce Development (OWD) at the Baltimore City Department of Social Services. In this capacity, the position supports the creation, implementation, renewal, and amendment of agreements backed by local, state, and federal resources, such as Temporary Cash Assistance (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T), and related workforce initiatives.

POSITION DUTIES

• Develop contracts for workforce development services, including employment programs, training providers, and supportive service vendors.
• Prepare scopes of work, procurement documentation, and contract materials in accordance with Maryland procurement regulations and agency policies.
• Ensure contracts align with federal and state requirements associated with workforce programs funded through TANF, SNAP Employment and Training, and other funding sources.
• Assist with maintaining documentation needed for compliance and program reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying. Experience: Seven years of experience, three years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations and an additional four years of professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations for the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at an accredited college or university in a human services related field at the rate of 30 credit hours per year for up to six years of the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical and Office Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• One year of experience with the State of Maryland generating and monitoring contracts for Family Investment Programs.
• One year of experience using Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• One year of experience working with internal and external partners to implement solutions for Family Investment Programs.
• One year of experience using FMIS (Financial Management Information Systems) and E&E (Eligibility & Enrollment).

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

• Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.
• Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.
• Positions may be eligible for telework.