Contract/Grant Specialist - Limited Period

MaineGuide; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Department of Public Safety in Augusta seeks a Contract/Grant Specialist to negotiate, process, administer, and monitor contracts and grants. The role includes on-site visits, performance evaluation, and coordination with providers and public resources under supervision.

Requirements emphasize contract/grant administration experience, budgeting, and effective communication. The position offers a competitive salary and full Maine state benefits; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract or grant administration.
• Familiarity with FMCSA programs and data management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confers with providers, department staff, community resources, and other officials to explain contract, grant, and RFP processes.
• Reviews contracts, grants, and RFPs for feasibility, cost, and impact and provides input.
• Conducts on-site visits with public and private providers; discusses plans, priorities and performance-based contracting.
• Collects and analyzes performance data; monitors and reports provider performance and benchmarking.
• Reviews program policies and proposes changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Coordinates with community resources and agencies to encourage cooperation in service delivery.
• Prepares training materials and delivers presentations to external resources and agency employees.

Skills

Budget methods

Contract administration

Grants management

Negotiation

Data processing

Communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Department of Public Safety

Opening Date:October 7, 2026

Closing Date:October 22, 2026

BARGAINING UNIT: Grade 22 -Professional/Technical

SALARY RANGE:$52,253.76-$72,912.32/Annually *Includes 6% Stipend

Position Name:Contract/Grant Specialist

POSITION LOCATION:Augusta

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

DESCRIPTION: This is professional services work in negotiating, processing, administering, and monitoring contracts, grants, and other purchase of service agreements. Work includes conducting on-site visits with providers, providing information and assistance, evaluating provider performance, and coordinating and conferring with outside resources in the delivery of services. Work is performed under general supervision

REPRESENTATIVETASKS: Confers with outside providers, department employees, community resources, and other concerned officials in order to explain and clarify contract, grant, and request for proposal (RFP) processes. Reviews and analyzes contracts, grants, and RFP’s and discusses feasibility, cost, and impact in order to provide input and make recommendations. Conducts on-site visits with public and private agency administrators and providers; discusses ideas, plans, priority target populations, proposals, budgets, and performance based contracting in order to gather performance data and/or exchange information. Receives, collects, and analyzes performance data; establishes and monitors contractual or related benchmarking, and prepares reports in order to monitor and evaluate provider performance and provide information. Reviews and analyzes program policies, procedures, and practices; and develops and proposes program changes in order to improve program effectiveness and efficiency. Contacts and confers with community resources and public/private agencies in order to encourage, develop, and negotiate mutual understanding, cooperation, and participation in the delivery of services. Reviews and collects program reports and related material; develops and prepares training materials; and delivers presentations in order to provide training to external resources and agency employees.

KNOWLEDGES,SKILLS,ANDABILITIESREQUIRED: Knowledge of budget methods, techniques, and practices. Knowledge of contract administration practices and procedures. Knowledge of grants and accessibility of federal and state funds. Knowledge of the legislative process. Knowledge of data processing and information services. Knowledge of negotiation methods and techniques. Knowledge of department or agency programs and services. Knowledge of performance based contracting. Ability to develop, design, and implement departmental plans, budgets, goals, objectives, and controls. Ability to develop and analyze complex financial information. Ability to manage diverse administrative functions. Ability to assess problems, reach logical conclusions, and develop appropriate solutions. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to write clearly and effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS: Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in contract or grant administration.

Familiarity with FMCSA programs and data management preferred.

Contact Information

Questions about this position should be directed to Lt. Keaten, at [e-mail]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. 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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 pay to 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 leave is 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 MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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.