Opioid Trust Contracts Manager- Atlanta

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking an Opioid Trust Contracts Manager in Atlanta to oversee grant contracts and payments for the Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust. The role includes supervising Programmatic Officers, reviewing contractor payments, and assuring compliance with state policies.

The position requires coordination with the Office of Procurement, Account Payable, and Trust leadership. Travel is statewide, with a strong focus on accuracy, policy development, and timely processing.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to gather and summarize data and create reports.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and contract management for grant contracts and payments.
• Analyze invoices and programmatic reports related to grants.
• Conduct site visits and accompany officers on visits as needed.
• Monitor spend down and contract progress including no-cost extensions.
• Escalate issues to the Executive Director as necessary.
• Maintain communication with the Grants Management System and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Data gathering and reporting

Confidentiality

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Opioid Trust Contracts Manager- AtlantaAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000004646Shift:Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details:$75,000.00- $81,720.15, BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEJob Description:Job Title: Opioid Trust Contracts Manager- AtlantaWorkplace: Atlanta, Ga.This position is fully in office.Travel: Minimal statewide travelJob Summary:The Opioid Trust Contracts Manager reports to the Executive Director of the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust and serves a critical role in ensuring the coordination, development, and execution of all tasks related to Trust grant contracts and payments. This position will serve in a supervisory capacity guiding and/or instructing the work of the Programmatic Officers, and also as a Programmatic Officer, reviewing and processing contractor payments and other contract management duties.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide oversight, technical assistance, and overall contract management, including analyzing and processing invoices and programmatic reports related to grant contractsConduct independent site visits of grant contractor sites as well as accompany programmatic officers on site visits, as necessaryMonitor spend down of all grant contractsAssist in developing and/or revising policies for payment and other grant contract mattersAnswer questions from contractors and Programmatic Officers about the contracting process, payments, and other matters, and escalate issues to the Executive Director, as necessarySpot check/audit payments to ensure compliance with Trust/DBHDD payment policiesMonitor progress of contracts, no cost extensions, and other matters related to grant contractsLiaise with the Office of Procurement and Contracts and Accounts Payable to ensure payments and contracts are processed in a timely mannerMaintain a consistent line of communication with the Executive Director regarding the progress of all Trust contractsEnsure all issues related to contractor compliance are appropriately escalated to Executive DirectorMaintain general oversight of the programmatic capabilities of the Grants Management System and escalate technical issues to the Assistant DirectorConduct consistent check-in meetings with Programmatic Officers and maintain open lines of communication with all Trust staffAct as a steward of Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust funds and ensure that all funds are being used for their intended purposeRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to gather and summarize data and create reports.Ability to maintain confidential information.Ability to complete tasks and assignments independently or with minimal oversight.Ability to work collaboratively, incorporate, and/or provide feedback for improvement.Ability to function well in a high-paced, highly visible environment.Demonstrated ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.Frequent travel throughout the state of Georgia; some overnight travel requiredPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreeAt least five to seven years’ experience coordinating work efforts related to the general operation of a department.Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the parties involved and their role in the Opioid Settlement Agreements.Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with government agencies, community leaders, and the public.For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/Employment RequirementsTo ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:Drug ScreeningTB EvaluationAnnual Influenza**Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma/GED and completion of 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience, which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader or supervisory role; or two (2) year's experience required at the lower level Planner3 (GSP052) or position equivalent.-Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.