NC MFP Budget and Contracts Manager

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-telework schedule

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Budget and Contracts Manager for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program. You will oversee federal/state budgets, contract operations, and financial reporting, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure compliance and positive outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, adaptability in a fast‑paced environment, and proficiency with government financial systems (Excel, PowerBI, NCFS, Open Window, Grant

Qualifications

• Experience independently managing complex federal or multi‑fund budgets.
• Annual financial planning, quarterly reporting, and year‑end closeout for large programs.
• Ability to design and implement policy and contract procedures.
• Strong communication with internal staff, contractors, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee federal and state MFP budgets and contracts.
• Prepare financial reports and monitor expenditures.
• Coordinate audits and manage contract operations.
• Lead development and oversight of program contracts.
• Train staff and support system‑based process improvements.
• Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Budget management

Multi‑fund budgets

Financial reporting

Excel

PowerBI

NCFS

Open Window

Grant Solutions

Contract management

Team leadership

Customer service

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

NCFS

Open Window

Grant Solutions

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 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.

Salary and Schedule

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

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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