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DEFINITION: The Grants, Integrity and Auditing Unit provides leadership for planning, organizing, and implementing the third-party procurement process, coordinating federal grants reporting and auditing DCF contracts and programs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director is responsible for the successful accomplishment of the unit goals, including the following: 

• Direct and manage the audit of programs and services provided to DCF and to protect the integrity of DCF operations by conducting confidential audits and management reviews and coordinating the annual grant and internal controls assessments for DCF. 

• Assist in contract negotiation as requested. 

• Develop, implement, and maintain grants and an open, competitive request for proposal (RFP) approval process. 

• Develop, implement, and maintain an on-line grants submission process. 

• Direct the programs and systems of the audit unit.

 • Provide guidance and recommendations to senior leadership on procurement, grants and audit processes. 

• Meet with division representatives annually to gather information needed to define issues and structure the audit plan for functional or program areas. 

• Reviewing and approving written audit instructions for the auditors, tailoring such instructions to each program or functional area, and allowing for differences within each division. Coordinating the scope, depth, and timing of the audit to others who are concerned with balancing the findings with other audit efforts. 

• Establish and maintain a grants committee comprised of various division representatives and meet regularly to discuss grants and requests for proposals and policies related to such. 

• Assist the divisions in the application for funding from federal and other sources. Monitor the RFP email box for inquires. Develop and maintain the online RFP submission process for providers. 

• Provide guidance and advice to senior leadership on the RFP process, with a goal of maintaining the integrity and accountability of the same. 

REQUIREMENTS 

EDUCATION: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university or graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree is preferred. 

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years’ experience in the field of grant administration and compliance, NJ State procurement, or combination of above. 

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility. 

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.