Grants/Contracts Management Supervisor

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

The Idaho Workforce Development Council (WDC) is seeking a Grants/Contracts Management Supervisor to join our team. WDC brings together employers, education, workforce partners, and government to improve the effectiveness, quality, and coordination of services that support a highly skilled workforce in Idaho. This individual will be responsible for full cycle oversight of all agency contracts and grants.

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Development & Management

• Research, prepare, assist with grant submission process, and manage grant proposals for review and decisions by Council committee(s).

• Provide technical assistance and training to awardees and/or contractors on the Amplifund and Luma systems to facilitate implementation of grants and reimbursements.

• Prepare, negotiate, and send out grant awards, professional services agreements, contracts, MOAs and MOUs, and prepare amendments as necessary.

• Interpret contracts and grants, leveraging legal support when needed.

• Maintain all contract and grant tracking files.

• Create, manage and review reports such as program cost and budget analysis, expenditures, operational reports and forecasts, performance reports, etc.

• Monitor grant or contract activities and determine/recommend corrective action.

Leadership/Supervision

• Serve as the expert and lead for WDC in the area of contract and grant administration.

• Prepare and maintain procedure manuals to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Manage grant/contracts staff to operationalize program planning, grant or contract writing and management, interpretation of laws and regulations, and reimbursement of grant awards.

• Manage preparation of grant/contract programs’ budgets and plans.

• Lead through solutions and resolution of any and all violations of contracts and grants.

• Coordinate policy decisions with other department units.

Minimum Qualifications

Some knowledge of supervisory practices:

o Typically gained by at least six months of supervision responsibilities including but not limited to performance management, appraisals, and work assignment delegation OR training/education in supervision lasting at least 2 days.

Experience

Typically gained by a minimum of 3 years of experience in managing grants and contracts that exceed $100,000.

• Developing and administering grants or contracts including funding and evaluations;

• Planning and organizing service delivery programs;

• Determining needs and priorities for operational planning and funding;

• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies.

What's In It for You?

• Affordable benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance

• PERSI defined benefit retirement plan

• Paid sick and vacation leaves start accruing your first day

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or adoption of a child for up to 8 weeks

• Permanent, full-time classified employment status after successful completion of an entrance probation

• Working in an office environment with other talented and highly motivated individual

• The State of Idaho is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits 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 accommodation 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.