Grants And Procurement Manager

NOTICE OF JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE: GRANTS AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

NON-UNION GRADE 12

FULL-TIME (35 HOURS PER WEEK)

PAY RANGE: $70824.00 TO $95193.80 PER YEAR

Position
Overview:

The Grants and Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the Towns grant development administration and compliance efforts as well as managing centralized procurement activities in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws and local policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Procurement Management:

• Oversee Town procurement process in compliance with applicable Massachusetts General Laws Town policies and established procedures
• Develop and issue Invitations for Bids (IFBs) Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs).
• Coordinate bid openings evaluations and contract awards.
• Ensure all procurement documentation is complete accurate and compliant.
• Provide guidance and training to departments on procurement procedures.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure audit readiness.

Grant Management:

• Identify research and track grant opportunities aligned with Town priorities.
• Coordinate with departments to develop competitive grant applications.
• Prepare write and submit grant proposals applications supporting materials and required documentation.
• Monitor awarded grants for compliance with Federal state and local requirements.
• Track grant budgets expenditures and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and submit required grant financial reports in coordination with appropriate Town staff.
• Serve as a liaison between granting agencies and Town departments.
• Maintain records of all grant activity.

Policy Compliance and Administration:

• Develop and update grant-related and procurement-related policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and Town policies.
• Assist with audits related to grant and procurement activities.
• Support long-term capital planning through grant funding strategies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration Business Administration Finance or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in grant writing grant administration procurement or public sector finance.
• MCCPO Certified (or required within one year of hire)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of grant funding sources application processes administration and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts public procurement laws including applicable requirements for supplies services public works and construction procurement.
• Excellent writing research and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required MUNIS experience preferred

Diversity & Inclusion is a key component of our success as an organization. The Town of Bridgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified individualsregardless of background experience or strengthsto apply.

Required Experience:

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