Administrative Services Manager II

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Do you like to write and work with numbers? Do you enjoy working with budgets and spreadsheets? Would you like to have an impact on the development, safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency of Vermonters? Then the Department for Children and Families' Grants and Contracts Unit may be just the place for you!

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented professional to join our close-knit team as a Senior Grants and Contracts Manager. In this role, you will manage complex procurement and agreement development processes, provide guidance and mentorship to other Grants and Contracts Managers, and help improve the tools and procedures that support the unit's work.

Our unit is based at the Waterbury State Office Complex. While this position is based in Waterbury, there may be an opportunity for a hybrid (in-office/remote) schedule.

The Grants and Contracts Unit works with internal and external partners across DCF and its divisions to develop and administer agreements that support essential services for Vermonters. Responsibilities include but are not limited to drafting and negotiating contracts, grants, and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs); reviewing budgets and financial documentation; and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

Key qualifications include strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reconciliation, contract and grant administration, and state and federal procurement requirements. Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide technical guidance to colleagues.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.