Contract Specialist I

nc; United States; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a contract development, procurement and provider agreement lead within the Early Intervention Section to manage and oversee contracting and grant activities. The role supports statewide administration of the NC Infant-Toddler Program, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

You will coordinate with Budget, Finance, Contracts Office, and program leadership to ensure accurate tracking, accountability, and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of contract development, procurement processes, and state purchasing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract development, procurement processes, and provider agreements for the Early Intervention Section.
• Coordinate contract, grant, and procurement activities statewide.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA Part C, state procurement laws, and department policies.
• Monitor performance, reporting requirements, and timely contract processing.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Data analysis

Job description

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 primary purpose of this position is to manage, coordinate, and oversee contract development, procurement processes, and provider agreement functions for the Early Intervention Section.

This role supports the statewide administration of the NC Infant-Toddler Program by ensuring that all contracts, grants, procurements, and related fiscal processes comply with federal IDEA Part C requirements, North Carolina procurement law, and Department policies.

This position is responsible for supporting contract management activities for the 4 Contract CDSAs and 700+ community-based providers, as well as coordinating procurement and grant activities including solicitations, agreements, and grant-related processes. The role works closely with Budget, Finance, Contracts Office, and program leadership to ensure accurate tracking, accountability, and execution of contracts and funding.

The position contributes to program accountability by ensuring timely processing of contracts, monitoring financial and contractual performance, supporting federal reporting requirements, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. This work requires strong coordination across internal and external partners and supports the broader Early Intervention system in delivering services statewide.

This position operates within a complex funding structure that includes federal grants, state appropriations, Medicaid, and other funding streams, requiring careful alignment of procurement and contract activities with fiscal and programmatic priorities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $52,592 -$92,036

Recruitment Range: $52,592 -$72,314

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

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

• Working knowledge of contract development, procurement processes, and state purchasing regulations.
• Ability to draft, review, and manage contracts and procurement documents.
• Ability to analyze fiscal and contract data for accuracy and compliance.
• Strong organizational and tracking skills to manage multiple contracts and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Position is Time- Limited for 36 months

Position is funded 100% through federal funds.

Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being

The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina's children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.

Compensation and Benefits

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

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

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.