Procurement Manager

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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)
Social Services Program Manager

Opening Date: February 5 2026

Closing Date:February 19 2026

Job Class Code:5094

Grade:28 (Supervisory)

Salary:$64334.40-$91332.80 per year*

*This is inclusive of a 1.00% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number:03030-4241

Location:This is a full-time position located in Augusta Maine and offers up to three days per week of telework after initial training with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) is looking for a Procurement Manager. This full-time position works to ensure efficient and effective procurement of services and other business/fiscal activities to support the administration of programs at OADS. This position is supervised by the OADS Business & Procurement Services Manager. Essential duties include:

• Provide planning coordination and other support to OADS program staff in the development and monitoring of provider service agreements composed of State Federal and grant funds.
• Facilitate meetings and work sessions with associate directors and program managers at OADS and assist with evaluating program cost and performance.
• Provide leadership with contract management related to federal grants including the Older Americans Act funding awarded to Maine on a formula basis.

• Create reports on grant expenditures for Grant Managers when requested.
• Gather financial/contract information at the request of Grant Managers for grant applications budgets carry forward or No Cost Extension requests.
• Provide information at the request of the Grants Managers on over-obligation issues maintenance of effort reporting and other related needs.
• Track expenditures determine contract-end projected surplus/shortfall and problem-solve issues related to funding on complex/high dollar value contracts.
• Assist with policy/procedure exception requests and coordinate review with Chief Operating Officer and Program Manager.
• Assist with detailed responses and analysis on contract justification to DCM Director and Deputy Commissioner of Finance.

• Collaborate with program managers and other OADS leadership to discuss improvement strategies and implement changes.
• Lead the competitive procurement activity at OADS ensuring adherence to all applicable policy and process; assist with the review of contract drafts and Request for Proposal (RFP) before submission to DCM.

• Participate in RFP and other competitive procurement evaluations.
• Serve as back-up for business and fiscal activities including those related to the efficient and timely payment of contract-related invoices cell phone management use of procurement cards and other aspects of OADS operations as delegated.

• Make operational process improvements within the OADS business and procurement unit; identify and develop desk-level procedures for work processes in the unit.
• Supervise staff as assigned including temporary contract and/or permanent state positions; conduct all functions in accordance with Bureau of Human Resources policies and practices.

Well-qualified candidateswill have:

• Experience with providing high-quality customer service
• Knowledge of the State of Maine procurement process for goods and services
• Experience with developing contracts
• Experience with problem-solving issues on complex contracts related to funding particularly with federal grants
• A proven ability to organize and facilitate meetings
• Experience with effectively collaborating and coordinating with others
• A proven ability to understand operational priorities and assigned tasks organize work and complete assignments within required timeframes
• Flexible and able to adapt to changes
• A thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook Word and Teams

Minimum Qualifications:

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in social service or mental health/developmental disabilities programs and a Bachelors Degree. At least three (3) years of the required experience must be in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity. Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to applicants with a working knowledge of Maines statutes rules and processes for the procurement of goods and services experience with contract management related to federal grants and effective leadership and management skills.

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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 Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety support and well-being of adults throughout Maine.

Application Information:

For questions about this position please contact Christie Goodman by e-mail at

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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 using13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($12845.82 - $15112.76 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding non-birthing and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily 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.

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