Grants and Contract Analyst
Grants and Contract Analyst
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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)
Management Analyst II
Opening Date: June 11 2025
Closing Date: June 25 2025
Job Class Code: 0393
Grade: 24 (Pro/Tech)
Salary: $54433.60 - $76336.00 per year*
*This is inclusive of a 5.33% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number: 02031-2527
Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.
The Maine CDC Operations Grants and Contracts Team is looking for a Grants and Contract Analyst to assist in the day-to-day operation of grants and contracts. Duties include conducting efficient and timely administrative assistance with the internal development of CDC contracts requests for proposals (RFP) and grant applications. This position is embedded in a program area and assists multiple programs with the development review and monitoring of contracts RFPs and grants. This position assists with compiling program budget information reviewing grant applications and obtaining program expenditure detail on behalf of program staff.
As a Grants and Contract Analyst within Maine CDCs Grants and Contract Team you will assist various programs with developing and processing contracts and will assist in providing grant management support. You will work closely with other departments on contract updates grant allocations budget development and tracking of costs. This position will compile data reports for the program to use in monitoring and managing respective grants and contracts. Other responsibilities include developing and reviewing requests for proposals and requests for quotes assisting with submission of grant budgets and redirects overseeing contract amendments and processing invoice approvals.
Core Responsibilities:
As a key member of Maine CDC Operations - Grants and Contracts Team your core responsibilities will include:
Meet with programs to compile appropriate reports materials and data to assist in drafting grant applications.
Draft contracts for public health services and work closely with program staff to obtain applicable information data and reports to assist in development of request for proposals. Work collaboratively with Program Fiscal Officers (PFO) to ensure accurate contract allocation.
Work with the Division of Contract Management (DCM) to ensure effective implementation of contracts.
Assist with developing or review budgets for grants applications for accuracy and completeness.
Work with PFO to determine if a budget order or financial order is required.
Monitor grant budget balance for inconsistencies to inform and support programs.
Work with DHHS Service Center to resolve any errors that may involve invoicing and grant expenditures.
Assist with training program staff on the state procurement processes for bidding contracting and grant applications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Eight (8) years of education training and/or experience analyzing evaluating and/or developing improvements to organizational and/or managerial systems programs and practices.
Preferred candidates will also have:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge and experience with procurement process drafting reviewing and scoring request for proposals drafting contracts and familiarity with the State Accounting System Advantage.
Knowledge of and experience with federal grant applications grant writing and grant management.
Demonstrated skill in budget development and monitoring of expenditures.
Knowledge and experience of training others in procurement processes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.
Proficient computer skills using MS Office including Word and Excel.
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health safety resilience and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the States population including children families older Mainers and individuals with disabilities mental illness and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health operates two state psychiatric hospitals and provides oversight to health care providers.
The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) within which this position is located is to develop and deliver services to preserve protect and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact Mike Parks Deputy Chief of Operations at or
*To apply please upload a resume and cover letter with your application.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
To request a paper application please contact
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
