Grants And Contracts Specialist

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

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• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.  
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
• This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.

• 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; 
  • program evaluation and monitoring functions; 
• Knowledge of
  • research methods and techniques; 
  • budget preparation and monitoring; 
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
• Ability to utilize computer software; 
• Supervisory ability.

• Experience preparing and administering contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contract language and financial documents as well as knowledge of the Attorney General review process.
• Experience with RFP/RFA development and the state procurement process
• Experience working in state systems such as CORE‑CT (e‑procurement and contract modules) and CTSource
• Experience analyzing processes to identify inefficiencies or technical assistance needs and developing tools and training materials to address those needs
• Experience with budgets and fiscal reviews
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word