Contract & Grant Lifecycle Specialist

State-of-Maine; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maine’s Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management - Military Bureau seeks a professional contract and grant administrator in Augusta. You will manage the full contract lifecycle for MEARNG cooperative agreements, monitor performance, prepare solicitations, awards, amendments, and records, and ensure compliance with state and federal rules.

Hybrid remote work is possible after training, with strong focus on organization, detail, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract or grant administration and procurement processes.
• Ability to interpret procurement laws, rules, and policies.
• Strong organization and time-management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract and grant lifecycle management for MEARNG cooperative agreements.
• Monitor contractor performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Develop solicitations, including RFPs and RFQs, and handle awards and amendments.
• Maintain complete contract records in compliance with state and federal rules.
• Communicate requirements to stakeholders and ensure alignment with budgets.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement processes

Budgeting basics

Communication

Records management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advantage

Job description

State of Maine’s Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management - Military Bureau seeks a professional contract and grant administrator in Augusta. You will manage the full contract lifecycle for MEARNG cooperative agreements, monitor performance, prepare solicitations, awards, amendments, and records, and ensure compliance with state and federal rules.

Hybrid remote work is possible after training, with strong focus on organization, detail, and stakeholder communication.