Grants And Contracts Specialist (Hybrid)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks a Grants And Contracts Specialist for the Office of the Commissioner in Hartford. The role involves planning, implementing, and managing complex grant programs, including preparing grant proposals, monitoring grant funds, evaluating program proposals, and coordinating with federal, state, and community agencies.

The position requires seven years of experience in grant program planning, implementation, or management at the

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in planning, implementation and/or management of grant programs.
• Knowledge of grant preparation, administration, and program evaluation and monitoring.
• Experience preparing and administering contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contract language.
• Knowledge of research methods, budget preparation and monitoring, and computer software utilization.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, financial systems such as STARS, and fiscal processes including budgeting and accounts payable/receivable.
• Ability to communicate financially complex information with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage complex grant programs.
• Prepare grant proposals and monitor grant funds.
• Evaluate program proposals and outcomes.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and community agencies.

Skills

Grant program management

Contract drafting & administration

Budgeting & financial monitoring

Research methods

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

STARS

Accounts payable/receivable

Job description

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks a Grants And Contracts Specialist for the Office of the Commissioner in Hartford. The role involves planning, implementing, and managing complex grant programs, including preparing grant proposals, monitoring grant funds, evaluating program proposals, and coordinating with federal, state, and community agencies. The position requires seven years of experience in grant program planning, implementation, or management at the community, state, or federal level, with opportunities for college training or advanced degrees to substitute for experience.

Key qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of experience in planning, implementation and/or management of grant programs
• Considerable knowledge of grant preparation, administration, and program evaluation and monitoring
• Experience preparing and administering contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contract language
• Knowledge of research methods, budget preparation and monitoring, and computer software utilization
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, financial systems such as STARS, and fiscal processes including budgeting and accounts payable/receivable
• Ability to communicate financially complex information with internal and external stakeholders