NC MFP Budget and Contracts Manager

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

Job summary

Health & Human Services in North Carolina is seeking a MFP Budget and Contracts Manager to oversee financial, budget, and contract operations for the Money Follows the Person program. You will manage federal and state budgets, prepare reports, monitor expenditures, coordinate audits, and lead contracts with internal and external partners.

The role emphasizes customer service to staff, contractors, and partners in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with a hybrid-teleworking schedule that

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex federal or multi-fund budgets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and government financial systems (Excel, PowerBI, NCFS, Open Window, Grant Solutions).
• Proven ability to design RFPs, establish contract deliverable requirements, and create compliance monitoring processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the program’s financial, budget, and contract operations.
• Manage budgets, prepare financial reports, monitor expenditures, and coordinate audits.
• Lead the development and oversight of program contracts with internal and external partners.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal staff, contractors, and partner agencies.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Contract management

Multi-fund budgeting

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

NCFS

Open Window

Grant Solutions

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division HEALTH BENEFITS Job Classification Title Business Officer I (NS) Position Number 65016800 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 MFP Budget and Contracts Manager serves as a key member of the Money Follows the Person (MFP) leadership team and is responsible for overseeing the program’s financial, budget, and contract operations. This role manages all aspects of federal and state MFP budgets, prepares financial reports, monitors expenditures, coordinates audits, and leads the development and oversight of program contracts. The ideal candidate will be skilled at providing excellent customer service to internal staff, contractors, and partner agencies; adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment; and a collaborative team player who brings a positive, approachable, and professional presence to the workplace. This position offers an opportunity to support a mission‑driven program that helps individuals transition into community‑based living through strong financial stewardship and effective partnership management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range $52,592 - $92,036 Recruitment Range $52,592 - $85,696 Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex federal or multi‑fund budgets, including multi‑year financial planning, quarterly reporting, reconciliations, and year‑end closeout for large‑scale programs or grants.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, government financial and contract management systems—such as Excel, PowerBI, NCFS, Open Window, and Grant Solutions—with the ability to train others, provide technical assistance, and support system‑based process improvements.
• Proven ability to develop and implement program‑specific fiscal and contract policies and procedures, including designing RFPs, establishing contract deliverable requirements, and creating compliance monitoring processes that support both internal and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal and customer‑service skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal staff, external stakeholders, contractors, and partner agencies; resolve issues collaboratively; and maintain positive working relationships in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Demonstrated adaptability, teamwork, and leadership, including the ability to shift priorities quickly, support colleagues during peak workload periods, participate actively in cross‑functional teams, supervise staff effectively, and contribute to a positive and collaborative work culture.

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily sedentary, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer‑based work, financial analysis, and document preparation. The role requires repetitive hand motions, fingering, and handling tasks associated with using a computer, spreadsheets, financial systems, and standard office equipment. The position requires occasional standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 10 pounds in the performance of routine administrative tasks. Work requires clear verbal and auditory communication to collaborate with staff, contractors, and stakeholders, and visual acuity to prepare and analyze financial data, review documents, and view computer screens for prolonged periods. The work occurs in a typical office environment with no significant exposure to environmental hazards.

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

Position is 100% federally funded

About the NC Division of Health Benefits

The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health, promote well‑being and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents, children, seniors, people with intellectual / developmental disabilities, and behavioral health, substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget over $27 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year, DHB ensures that more than 108,000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 3.1 million beneficiaries. All positions in the Division of Health Benefits are exempt from the State Human Resources Act (G.S. 126) except for the provisions of Articles 6 and 7 per HB 372 Section 20.

Compensation & Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive 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.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive related experience, one year of which should be in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Additional Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Other Information

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