Grants & Contracts Admin Lead — Hybrid

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Vermont in Waterbury seeks a Senior Grants and Contracts Manager to lead procurement and agreement development, review budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will mentor peers and help improve unit tools and procedures in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment.

The role requires strong budgeting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently. A hybrid in-office/remote schedule is available, based at the Waterbury State Office Complex.

Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting, financial reconciliation, and contract/grant administration.
• Supervisory experience of clerical or administrative staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and provide technical guidance to colleagues.
• Knowledge of state and federal procurement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex procurement and agreement development processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other Grants and Contracts Managers.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, grants, and MOUs; review budgets and financial documentation; ensure compliance.
• Help improve tools and procedures that support the unit's work.

Skills

Budgeting

Contract administration

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Business or Public Administration)

Associate's degree (Accounting, Business or Public Administration)

High school diploma

Tools

VISION system

Job description

State of Vermont in Waterbury seeks a Senior Grants and Contracts Manager to lead procurement and agreement development, review budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will mentor peers and help improve unit tools and procedures in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment.

The role requires strong budgeting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently. A hybrid in-office/remote schedule is available, based at the Waterbury State Office Complex.