Grants And Contracts Specialist

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks qualified individuals for the position of Grants and Contracts Specialist, within the Office of the Commissioner, Fiscal Division, Contracts Administration Unit.  POSITION #00117299. LOCATION: DMHAS, Office of the Commissioner, 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. This is a forty (40)  hours per week position.  The work schedule is 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Applicants for this position should submit a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. 

This position is primarily responsible for the annual and ongoing review of contracts (POS, PSAs, MOU/A's) from pre-authorization and contract language development through final contract execution and any amendments; ensuring contractor compliance with state and federal regulations and form submissions; facilitating  competitive procurement (RFP) processes resulting in POS and PSA contracts. 

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Questions about this recruitment should be directed to  Robert Paolitto, DMHAS HR, (860)418-6876; or Robert.Paolitto@ct.gov).

In a state agency, this class is accountable for performing as a specialist in planning, implementation, management and evaluation of a large complex grant program or group of programs in one field where responsibilities are assumed for program development, liaison and coordination with federal, state and community agencies and organizations, program implementation and administration, program monitoring and assessment.

Performs specialized related duties in the area of grants management; performs research to support the application for or the disbursement of grants including needs analysis, literature review and regulations critique to identify problems and determine priorities; develops alternatives; gathers information related to program area; develops goals and objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, other program components and department policy for program area and individual projects; prepares grant proposals; monitors use of grant monies awarded to agency to ensure adherence to all terms and conditions; facilitates direct grant process; provides technical assistance and acts as resource person to grantees; evaluates program proposals and applications for conformance with regulations and state goals; recommends funding; prepares contracts and agreements related to grant activities; monitors and assesses ongoing programs for conformance to reporting requirements, general budget and timetable guidelines and program effectiveness; prepares quarterly and annual reports and statewide annual plan or section of plan related to program local area; attends meetings of appropriate state, local and regional organizations and performs other liaison functions to coordinate efforts in program area; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of grant preparation and administration; considerable knowledge of program evaluation and monitoring functions; knowledge of research methods and techniques; some knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software; some supervisory ability.

Seven (7) years of experience in planning, implementation and/or management of grant programs on a community, state or federal level.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Experience with Human Service Contracts. 

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.