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Grants/Contracts Officer

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
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THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

Join Our Team as a Grants/Contracts Officer!
Looking for a place where your expertise is valued and your work truly matters? Join a collaborative team that supports statewide programs and the communities they serve.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare’s Division of Management Services, Bureau of Compliance, is looking for an experienced and motivated Grants/Contracts Officer to join our Contracts and Procurement Services (CAPS) team in downtown Boise.

This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

We are looking for individuals that are:

• A collaborative team player who contributes positively to team dynamics
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable navigating changing conditions
• An excellent communicator with written, editing, analytical, and oral communication skills
• Skilled at breaking down complex contracting concepts into jargon-free explanations
• Experienced in state procurement, including competitive bidding and relevant legal requirements
• Self-driven, customer focused, and committed to consistency and accuracy
• Committed to compliance with rules and regulations and have the technical knowledge to back it up.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

  • Build your professional network as a liaison between contract managers, monitors, contractors, subgrantees, state and federal agencies.
  • Hone your skills by developing a wide variety of bidding documents (Requests for Proposals-RFP, Requests for Quotations-RFQ, and Invitation to Bid-ITB), contract Scope of Work, Cost and Billing procedures, Reporting requirements and other contract documents in collaboration with contract managers and monitors.
  • Demonstrate your subject matter expertise by leading Department staff in the creation of an assortment of procurement materials.
  • Use your business acumen to evaluate and analyze statistical and financial information relating to contract records.
  • Share your knowledge by providing technical assistance and training for department staff on all things procurement related.
  • Join a team with a “People First” mindset.
  • Be close to the heart of state government in our convenient downtown location.

When you Apply:
Tell us about yourself with a cover letter attached to your application along with a resume. Include information which demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications and experience requirements for this position. 

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.* 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

  • Work within a centralized team that partners across the department
  • Handle advanced and complex assignments with independence and good judgment
  • Guide programs on the appropriate procurement path
  • Develop subgrants and contracts
  • Evaluate and report on subgrant/contract performance
  • Analyze and explain legal, risk, and business considerations
  • Develop, post, and evaluate solicitations
  • Perform related work to support efficient and compliant operations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

  • Experience developing grants or contracts including identifying goals and timetables and determining program needs and funding. Typically requires at least one year of experience preparing grant or contract applications including assessing and determining program needs and funding, identifying goals and establishing timetables, and negotiating terms and conditions OR at least one year of experience providing technical assistance in all aspects of grant or contract development.
  • Experience monitoring and evaluating grant or contract activities and expenditures. Typically requires at least one year of experience monitoring and evaluating grant or contract activities for compliance with grant or contract provisions, laws and regulations AND evaluating appropriateness of expenditures for contract activities OR at least one year of experience evaluating requests for proposals (RFPs), recommending proposal awards, negotiating final proposal provisions and reviewing proposal activities for compliance/conformance OR providing technical assistance in all three areas (grants, contracts, and proposals).
  • Experience interpreting laws, regulations, and policies and advising on their requirements. Typically requires at least one year of experience interpreting and applying laws, reviewing information or documents for compliance with laws and regulations or explaining to others how laws and regulations apply to specific situations.
  • Experience evaluating statistical and financial information and developing reports of findings. Typically requires at least one year of experience evaluating and analyzing statistical and financial information and preparing narrative or statistical reports of findings.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

  • Experience collaborating with contract administrators, managers, monitors and company leadership in developing outcome-based service contracts. Typically gained by at least one year of related experience.
  • Experience researching, composing, and editing technical and/or legal documents. Typically gained by at least one year of related experience.

***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 11:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov 

PHONE:(208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.