Contract/Grant Manager - 200025288 - Limited Period

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry seeks a Contract/Grant Manager to support grant and disaster recovery programs in Augusta on a limited-period basis. Remote work options are available subject to management approval.

You will administer grant agreements, monitor expenditures, coordinate with partners, and provide technical assistance to applicants and awardees through the full grant lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Grant and contract administration, monitoring, and compliance.
• Knowledge of state/federal funding requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to review financial and program documents.

Responsibilities

• Administer state and federal grant agreements and monitor expenditures, deliverables, and program requirements.
• Serve as a key program contact for applicants and awardees, providing technical assistance and troubleshooting grant administration issues.
• Review applications, reimbursement requests, reports, and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies, contractors, reviewers, and other partners involved in program implementation.
• Conduct monitoring and due diligence activities, including site visits as needed, to ensure funds are used appropriately and requirements are met.
• Maintain program records and reporting systems, and collect, analyze, and report data related to awards, expenditures, outcomes, compliance, and performance.
• Support outreach, informational sessions, grant procedures and guidance, and other grant and contract activities within Agricultural Resource Development.

Skills

Grant administration

Contract administration

Project management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Eight-year combination of education, training, and/or experience in procurement support and contract/grant compliance

Job description

Do you have experience managing grants and helping people navigate complex programs? Would you like to support Maine farmers, forestry businesses, aquaculture producers, and other natural resource businesses recovering from natural disasters? If so, this job may be your future!

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

CONTRACT/GRANT MANAGER

LIMITED PERIOD

Opening Date: October 14, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day October 27, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 200025286*

Position Type: Limited Period/Full Time

Class Code: 0342

Grade: 27 (Supervisory)

Salary: $66,352.00 - $93,683.20 Per Year**

**(This includes a 2.5% Salary Adjustment)

*PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to be considered for both the 200025286 and 200025288 positions you will need to submit a separate application for each position number.

AGENCY DESCRIPTION:

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is recruiting to fill a full-time Contract/Grant Manager position with the Division of Agricultural Resource Development at its Augusta headquarters. Remote work options are available subject to management approval.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

This limited period position will play a key role in administering DACF grant and disaster recovery programs, with a primary focus on Maine’s Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program (NRDRAP), funded through the USDA American Relief Act of 2025 Disaster Relief Block Grant. The Contract/Grant Manager will support the administration, monitoring, and reporting of grant funds; provide technical assistance to applicants and awardees; coordinate with federal, state, contracted, and community partners; monitor compliance with state and federal requirements; and collect and analyze program data.

The position will work closely with farmers, forestry businesses, aquaculture producers, contractors, and other program participants throughout the grant lifecycle, from application and eligibility review through contracting, monitoring, reimbursement, reporting, and closeout. The position may also support other grant and contract programs within the Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources.

Examples of the work the person in this position will conduct are:

• Administer state and federal grant agreements and monitor expenditures, deliverables, and program requirements.
• Serve as a key program contact for applicants and awardees, providing technical assistance and troubleshooting grant administration issues.
• Review applications, reimbursement requests, reports, and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies, contractors, reviewers, and other partners involved in program implementation.
• Conduct monitoring and due diligence activities, including site visits as needed, to ensure funds are used appropriately and requirements are met.
• Maintain program records and reporting systems, and collect, analyze, and report data related to awards, expenditures, outcomes, compliance, and performance.
• Support outreach, informational sessions, grant procedures and guidance, and other grant and contract activities within Agricultural Resource Development.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities required:

• Knowledge of grant and contract administration, including monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
• Familiarity with state and/or federal funding processes and program requirements.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to review and analyze financial, programmatic, and supporting documentation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including providing technical assistance to applicants, awardees, and partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An eight-year combination of education, training, and/or progressively responsible experience in procurement support and contract/grant compliance.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience administering state or federal grant programs; providing technical assistance to applicants or awardees; conducting monitoring or compliance activities; or working with agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, natural resources, disaster recovery, or rural economic development programs.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Work-Life Balance– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays,12 days of sick leave, and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.