Contract Specialist I

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

NCFlex program

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services is seeking a Contract Specialist I (NS) to maintain multiple contracts and ensure timely, compliant execution across grant portfolios.

This position offers hybrid-telework with some onsite weeks and requires a Bachelor's degree with procurement experience plus NC Contract Management certification within one year. Competitive benefits apply, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area and two years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience, or equivalent.
• Completion of the NC Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire.
• Familiarity with federal block grant requirements (45 CFR 96).
• Familiarity with Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200).
• NCCM certification is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day maintenance of multiple contracts across portfolios.
• Ensures contracts, amendments, and budget realignments are executed accurately and on time.
• Collaborates with program, finance, and compliance teams to ensure efficient contract lifecycle management.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Budget realignments

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related area

Two years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience

North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Mental Health Job Classification Title Contract Specialist I (NS) Position Number 65038308 Grade NC14

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

• The Contract Specialist manages the day-to-day maintenance of multiple individual contracts.
• This position is responsible for ensuring contracts, amendments, agreements, and budget realignments are executed accurately, compliantly, and on time across the Substance Use Block Grant's portfolio of service contracts.
• The role contributes to standardized processes, guides others through the contract life cycle, and works closely with program, finance, and compliance teams to ensure the efficient execution of contracts.

Requirements, Preferences and Working Conditions

• Salary Range: $52,592 -$92,036
• Recruitment Range: $52,592 -$76,220
• Unlimited federal funding (Position is 100% funded through federal funds).
• Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.
• General familiarity with federal block grant requirements (45 CFR 96).
• General familiarity with Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200).
• Possession of North Carolina Contract Manager certification (NCCM).
• Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options.
• Employees can participate in standard and supplemental retirement plans.
• Employees can participate in the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• Paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position.

About the NC Division of Mental Health (DMH)

The North Carolina Department of Mental Health provides quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.