Contract Administrator 2

Under the general supervision of a supervisory official, administers and exercises review and/or approval authority over various contracts and/or grants. Participates in the development and administration of contracts and/or grants for the provision of services. Participates in conducting the solicitation of Request for Applications (RFA) bidding process, negotiating and drafting contract/grant language and developing evaluation criteria. Administers and coordinates programmatic aspects of contracts/grants, including administrative reviews, vendor invoice review for programmatic compliance with contract or grant program, quality assurance, change orders and resolution of disputes and appeals, working with fiscal staff to ensure compliance with Department policies/regulations/guidelines. Provides technical assistance in contract and/or grant preparation, control, monitoring, amendment, and/or evaluation; as appropriate, exercises controllership and approval rights and responsibilities in the area of contract and/or grant administration; and/or processes contracts for multiple divisions, projects and/or programs, may be assigned to review the work of lower level contract administration and support staff; does other related duties. Proficient with the New Jersey System for Awarding Grants Electronically (SAGE).

*If interested please send your resume and cover letter to PSTPHILEP@doh.nj.gov

NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Seven (7) years of professional experience involving contract/grant work, project financing, construction management, fiscal administration, social services administration, and/or budget and management operations of a government or business entity, at least one (1) year of which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.

OR

Possession of a master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration or Social Work (with concentrations in Health, Administration, or Social Policy); and and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

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New Jersey Department of Health Improving health through leadership and innovation The Department’s priority is improving population health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system. The Department’s five branches, Public Health Services, Health Systems, Integrated Health, Office of Population Health and the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning work collaboratively toward that goal. Population health focuses on keeping healthy New Jerseyans well, preventing those at risk from getting sick, and keeping those with chronic conditions from getting sicker. Population health promotes prevention, wellness and equity in all environments, resulting in a healthy New Jersey.

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