Senior Program Planner - Grants & Contracts Lead

County of Anoka; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental/Vision benefits

Pension plan

Professional development

Job summary

Anoka County is seeking a Lead Program Planner in Social Services to drive grant development, contract management, and program planning. The role supports alignment with county policies and advances department goals for individuals and families in Anoka County.

It is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position with interviews the week of 09/14/2026 for finalists. The position includes advancement opportunities, a path to professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a 24-day

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in behavioral science, human services, or a closely related field.
• Six years of job-related experience with Social Services related programming and leading housing programs and services.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Successfully pass driver's license background check and have a vehicle available for business use.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments to identify opportunities for program development.
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) according to county and departmental policies.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts that align with Anoka County policy and rules and regulations.
• Evaluate contracts for renewal or expansion and conduct contract audits.
• Prepare contract outcome reports for the department as directed by leadership.
• Monitor grant-making organizations for potential funding opportunities that support department goals.
• Create grant proposals and submit as assigned.
• Provide grant management, oversight and reporting to assure program integrity.
• Collect data and measure grant outcomes in accordance with legal requirements and deadlines.
• Develop and manage legal agreements, including Cooperative Agreements, Joint Powers Agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding.
• Complete statistical data analysis for the department to ensure key issues and key data are presented to leadership.
• Write Human Services Committee briefings and proclamations on behalf of the Department Director.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data reports that support departmental missions and goals.
• Assist the Director and Senior Managers in administering social services and behavioral health programs.
• Work with leadership to identify changes in laws and rules that will have potential effect on grants, contracts and programs and develop and implement changes.
• Collaborate and partner with community agencies to support and enhance service delivery.
• Ability to lead and facilitate high level meetings with County Providers and community stakeholders.
• Ability to work and develop complex budgets and work plans from funding sources such as the State of Minnesota.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to subordinate staff as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, human services, or a closely related field

Master's degree or higher in behavioral science, human services, or a closely related field

Job description

Anoka County is seeking a Lead Program Planner in Social Services to drive grant development, contract management, and program planning. The role supports alignment with county policies and advances department goals for individuals and families in Anoka County.

It is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position with interviews the week of 09/14/2026 for finalists. The position includes advancement opportunities, a path to professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a 24-day