Grants/Contracts Management Supervisor - DMS

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Health, vision, dental insurance

Flexible hours

Telecommuting options

Job summary

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), Division of Management Services, Bureau of Compliance invites applications for an experienced Grants/Contracts Management Supervisor to lead our CAPS team in Boise.

Join a forward-thinking, collaborative leader role that guides staff through grant and contract lifecycles, strengthens compliance, aligns operations with agency goals, and supports services that impact Idahoans statewide.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supervisory practices gained through formal training or leadwork experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies.
• Experience determining needs and priorities for operational planning and funding across grant/contract cycles.
• Experience planning and organizing service delivery programs within grant/contract contexts.
• Experience developing and administering grants or contracts including funding and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead with integrity and clarity; selecting, developing, motivating, and guiding procurement staff toward excellence.
• Direct daily unit operations with focus and precision, delegating effectively and upholding all policies, standards, and values.
• Support the Rural Health Transformation Grant delivery to increase access to services across Rural Idaho.
• Evaluate culture and processes, applying change management to improve workflows.
• Facilitate meetings and projects with purpose, tailoring communication and ensuring coordinated procurement efforts.
• Provide leadership with timely updates, insights, and performance reporting.
• Champion improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reduce cost, streamline workflows, and elevate customer satisfaction.
• Act decisively to sustain high performance and optimize resource allocation.
• Facilitate training and education opportunities for staff and stakeholders.
• Build cross-functional relationships and navigate sensitive issues professionally.

Skills

Supervisory practices

Regulations compliance

Operational planning

Service delivery planning

Grants/contracts administration

Job description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

The Division of Management Services’ Bureau of Compliance is excited to invite applications for an experienced Grants/Contracts Management Supervisor to lead our Contracts and Procurement Services (CAPS) team in our Boise office.

We are looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who excels at guiding teams, removing obstacles, and aligning operations with broader organizational goals. This role provides meaningful opportunities to shape funding strategies, strengthen compliance, and directly support services that impact Idaho’s citizens.

In this high visibility role, you will:

• Provide leadership and oversight to the CAPS unit.
• Guide staff through the full lifecycle of grant and contract development, including: planning, funding, administration, evaluation, service delivery.
• Promote compliance and strategic alignment across the department through curated training and monthly alignment sessions.
• Serve as a key contributor to bureau and division leadership teams.
• Collaborate with department leadership, division partners, and external agencies.
• Elevate CAPS team status as a trusted partner in DHW through customer centricity.
• Identify and implement opportunities that improve operational efficiency.
• Lead initiatives involving: funding priorities, metrics and reporting, process improvement.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in state procurement principles, practices, and legal requirements.
• Skilled in competitive bidding procedures.
• Well-versed in compliance standards and requirements.
• Enthusiastic about education and sharing knowledge
• A confident leader with: Strong initiative, Sound judgment, Strategic thinking, technical expertise, Curiosity, experience supervising and developing staff
• Adept at problem-solving, conflict resolution, and navigating complex assignments.
• Customer-service oriented.

This position is not eligible for telework.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Lead with integrity and clarity; selecting, developing, motivating, and guiding procurement staff toward excellence.
• Direct daily unit operations with focus and precision, delegating effectively and upholding all policies, standards, and values.
• Support the department’s successful delivery of the Rural Health Transformation Grant, advancing access to services and care across Rural Idaho.
• Evaluate culture and processes, applying thoughtful change management to eliminate inefficiencies and design improved future state workflows.
• Facilitate meetings and projects with purpose, tailoring communication to the audience and ensuring coordinated, timely procurement efforts.
• Provide leadership with clear, timely updates, insights, and performance reporting.
• Champion improvement initiatives that enhance quality, reduce cost, streamline workflows, and elevate customer satisfaction.
• Act decisively and efficiently, sustaining high performance and optimizing resource allocation.
• Facilitate training and education opportunities for direct reports and internal stakeholders.
• Build strong, cross-functional relationships and navigate sensitive issues with professionalism and empathy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Some knowledge of supervisory practices. Typically gained by completion of a class or seminar (of more than one day) specifically covering supervisory practices or the elements of supervision; OR completion of a college-level personnel related course covering supervisory practices; OR leadwork experience that involved work assignment, direction, and monitoring of staff. (Such experience on a fill-in basis is non-qualifying unless for a period equivalent to a minimum of three months or more - they do not have to be consecutive months).
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies. Typically gained by experience with at least one year experience reviewing documents or programs for compliance with laws and regulations and/or policies and procedures or explaining to others how regulations (or policies and procedures) apply to specific situations.
• Experience determining needs and priorities for operational planning and funding. Typically gained by experience with at least two complete grant/contract cycles in each of the following areas: participating in a formal or informal needs assessment process, program design/planning process and negotiation of grant/contract project budgets.
• Experience planning and organizing service delivery programs. Typically gained by experience with at least two complete grant/contract cycles in each of the following areas: designing/planning delivery strategies, developing technical guides and/or training materials or curriculum, and providing training and technical assistance to delivery staff for implementation.
• Experience developing and administering grants or contracts including funding and evaluations. Typically gained by experience with at least two complete grant/contract cycles in each of the following areas: developing grant applications, subgrant documents, or contractual documents AND negotiation of the terms and conditions of grant applications, subgrant documents, or contractual documents.

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EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.