Grants/Contracts Operations Analyst - DMS Posting Begin Date: 2025/02/04 Posting End Date: 2025/02/18 Category: Grants Administration Sub Category: Purchasing Work Type: Full Time Remote: Flexible Hybrid Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 22.75 Maximum Salary: 28.36 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS People Making a Difference! ***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is currently seeking aGrants/Contracts Operations AnalystinBoise.This is the second of a three-tier Grants/Contracts job series, and is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in starting a career with the department's Contracting and Procurement Services unit. We are seeking applicants who have good attention to detail and critical thinking skills. This position will support the unit's responsibilities of ensuring department contracting practices follow state procurement laws, rules and guidance. The position will also identify contract deficiencies and make recommendations for correction. This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. BENEFITS: BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS + 11 paid holidays + Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start + Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/) + Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week) + PERSI Choice 401(k) + Deferred compensation plan + Life insurance + Short and long-term disability insurance + Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) + Wellness programs + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) + Wide variety of training opportunities + Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: + Establish and maintain department service contracts and associated records. + Monitor contracts for vendor compliance to terms and conditions. + Review end-user requests for compliance with department, state and federal rules and guidelines. + Research, evaluate, develop and/or update solicitation specifications and documents for bid process. + Provide solicitation process support and assess bidder responsiveness to solicitation. + Provide technical assistance to end-users on purchasing and contracting guidelines, statutes and regulations. + Ensure department contracts are procured, created and managed appropriately. + Recommend solicitation methods for expiring contracts and recommend awards from Requests for Quotation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. + Some knowledge of grant or contract administration.Typically requires completion of an 8 hour course or training specifically covering grants and/or contract administration (grant-writing only does not qualify)ORat least one year of experience developing and monitoring grant budgets, scope of work, time tables, reporting requirements. Experience should include reviewing reports, expenditures and budget information, and compiling performance data. + Some knowledge of bookkeeping.Typically requires one semester of high school bookkeepingORapproximately one year of work experience making routine debit and credit transactions, using worksheets and developing reports. + Experience interpreting, applying and explaining laws and regulations.Typically requires at least one year of work experience where explaining to others how laws, policies, or procedures apply to specific situations was a regular part of the job. + Experience collecting, organizing and evaluating data and writing a narrative report of findings.Typically requires at least one year of experience collecting, organizing, and evaluating data and writing a narrative report of findings. Experience should include interpreting narrative or demographic or statistical reports to ensure compliance with laws, regulations or requirements. Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers) ***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 11:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications. If you have questions, please contact us at: Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions. (answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST) EMAIL: [email protected] (http://dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov) PHONE: (208) 334-0681 EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.