Strategic Contracts & Grants Specialist

State of Maine; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maine Department of Public Safety seeks a Contract/Grant Specialist in Augusta to negotiate, process, administer, and monitor contracts, grants, and purchase of service agreements. On-site visits, performance assessments, and interagency coordination are key parts of the role.

The position requires knowledge of budget methods, contract administration, and negotiation, with strong communication and writing skills to support program improvement and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in contract or grant administration.

Responsibilities

• Confers with outside providers, department employees, and community resources to explain and clarify contract, grant, and RFP processes.
• Reviews and analyzes contracts, grants, and RFPs; discusses feasibility, cost, and impact to provide input and recommendations.
• Conducts on-site visits with public and private agencies; gathers performance data and monitors contracting performance.
• Develops and proposes program changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Budget methods

Contract administration

Grants compliance

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Policy knowledge

Education

Contract/grant administration experience

Tools

Data management familiarity

Job description

State of Maine Department of Public Safety seeks a Contract/Grant Specialist in Augusta to negotiate, process, administer, and monitor contracts, grants, and purchase of service agreements. On-site visits, performance assessments, and interagency coordination are key parts of the role.

The position requires knowledge of budget methods, contract administration, and negotiation, with strong communication and writing skills to support program improvement and compliance.