Grants and Contract Administration Manager

The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) is seeking a qualified and motivated Contract Manager to join our team in Cheyenne Wyoming. This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the agencysmedical and treatment programming contracts across five adult correctional facilities: Wyoming State Penitentiary (Rawlins) Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (Torrington) Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (Newcastle) Wyoming Womens Center (Lusk)
Wyoming Honor Farm (Riverton)

The Contract Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to incarcerated individuals by overseeing vendor performance maintaining contract compliance and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

• Manages contracts for inmate medical dental and mental health services for five facilities. Ensures comprehensive medical and mental services are provided according to the contract NCCHC standards and federal and state laws.
• Responds to and coordinates contract service provider matters regarding inmate grievances and communications.
• Manages inmate substance use disorder treatment services contracts. Conducts off-site and on-site reviews to ensure the contractor provides the clinically appropriate treatment level.
• Ensures timely completion of ASI assessments as outlined in the contract. Work with staff and contractors to maintain a waiting list for movement to treatment.
• Respond to various staff and inmate correspondence on substance abuse treatment and general programs within the agency.
• Manages the contract for inmate sex offender treatment services. Conducts off-site and on-site reviews to ensure the contractor provides the clinically appropriate treatment level as outlined in the contract. Work with staff and contractors to maintain a waiting list for movement to treatment.
• Design and prepare various statistical reports to assist the agency with a performance review of contracted services for programming and medical. Data must be accurate timely and relevant to the agencys mission and goals.
• Develops audit tools and acts as audit chair for contract-related audits.
• Manages the Departments Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) federal grant. Ensures data collection and reporting are completed in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with RSAT standards and conducts subrecipient monitoring activities.
• Serve as WDOC duty officer as required.

PREFERENCES:

Preferences will be given to applicants with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferences will be given to applicants with three (3) or more years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at a Senior Grants & Contract Administration Specialist level.

Preference given to those with experience working in a clinical or medical environment.

Preferences will be given to applicants with documented training and experience in the WOLFS accounting system.

Preferences will be given to applicants with knowledge or experience to prepare written documents and presenting information orally to groups.

• Knowledge of state government functions and procedures; state and federal laws policies and procedures established for the work system.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing
  bending carrying light items driving an automobile etc.
• Special physical demands are not required to perform the work
• Some travel may be required

• FLSA: Exempt
• This position is not eligible for remote work or Telework
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates
  qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum
  qualifications.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff is subject to drug testing while employed
  by the WDOC. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. It prohibits the taking carrying
  possessing or introducing smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities
  and grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the
  policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse corporal punishment and personal injury
  disease property damage and harassment and the elimination of prison rape.
• Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug test prior to appointment.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair body art and piercings/gauges.
• All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including: medical dental and life insurance paid vacations and sick leave
  paid holidays tuition reimbursement program Wyoming State Retirement and 457 deferred compensation program
  longevity pay and opportunities for advancement.

080 WDOC Cheyenne Central Office

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