Grants and Contracts Officer- Financial Services

State of IdahoIdaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Grants and Contracts Officer for our Financial Services Division at the headquarters located in Boise, Idaho. This position requires strong emphasis on customer service, contract administration, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a variety of audiences. The successful applicant will need exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated experience maintaining order in a fluid and vibrant environment. Contracts officers require the ability to coordinate with all levels of office staff, to function well in dynamic teams, and to coordinate with a wide variety of personalities and organizations.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Support program planning by providing expertise in the development and design of the Division specific components of Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ). Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Contract Scope of Work (SOW) statements including monitoring metrics and strategies.

• Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive contract management protocol that takes into consideration the lifecycle of various contracts.

• Manage contract implementation, amendment, renewal processes and provide expertise in the areas of contract management and procurement.

• Act as liaison with the ITD contract and purchasing unit and division representatives.

• Establish goals and priorities associated with contract initiation, management, and closeout.

• Assist in the preparation of contract payments as well as track contract budgets.

• Monitor contract activities and determine/recommend corrective action.

• Prepare statistical and narrative performance reports on service delivery areas, contractors and service delivery systems.

• Identify contract delivery risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Certify contract terms and conditions have been met prior to required payments and when requesting contract funding milestones.

• Provide technical assistance in contract management by developing corrective actions for compliance, resolving project cost/schedule variances, and requirements for contracts, as applicable.

• Conduct or facilitate pre-award and internal risk assessments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Developing grants or contracts including identifying goals and timetables and determining program needs and funding;

• Monitoring and evaluating grant or contract activities and expenditures;

• Interpreting laws, regulations, and policies and advising on their requirements;

• Evaluating statistical and financial information and developing reports of findings.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

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 [email protected] .

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