Senior Contract Monitor

Job Posting Title

Senior Contract Monitor

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Financial Services

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

August 01, 2025

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $90,000 based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Central Office 123 Robert S Kerr OKC, Ok 73012

Salary: Up to $90,000 based on education and experience.

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule:  M-F

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position Description: 

The Senior Contract Monitor oversees the management and compliance of grant-funded contracts within the organization. This position provides leadership and guidance to a team of contract monitors, ensuring adherence to contract terms, regulatory requirements, and agency policies. The Senior Contract Monitor plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of grant-funded initiatives.

Duties:

• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to a team of contract monitors.
• Assign workloads, set performance goals, and conduct regular evaluations of team members.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for escalated issues related to contract compliance.
• Oversee the monitoring of grant-funded contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms, applicable laws, and funding source requirements.
• Review and approve reports and documentation submitted by contract monitors.
• Analyze contract performance data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Assist in the resolution of contract disputes or performance issues.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to grant funded contracts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized processes and procedures for contract monitoring.
• Collaborate with the Senior Compliance Specialist regarding audits and risk assessments of grant-funded contracts.
• Develop and deliver training for contract monitors on best practices, compliance requirements, and changes to relevant policies.
• Stay updated on industry standards and regulatory changes and share knowledge with the team.
• Work closely with internal departments, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure effective communication and coordination of contract-related activities.
• Prepare and present reports, updates, and recommendations to the Compliance Manager and other leadership.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Assist with other agency grant efforts, as needed, including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligation for disaster response and/or recovery. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, grant administration, or a related field, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Preferable experience working with government agencies or public sector environment.

**Only current OSDH employees are being considered for this position at this time.**

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Strong leadership and team management skills.

· Comprehensive knowledge of contract and grant management principles, including compliance requirements for federally funded contracts.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in ePro and Microsoft Office Suite.

· Ability to handle multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
• Ability to work in a confined area
• Light to moderate lifting
• Understand the speech of another person
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.