Grants Administrator II / 60013186 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Grants Administrator

II / 60013186

State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $57,700 – $66,625 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Contract management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Management Writing skills Microsoft Office 3 years Public Administration Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree Contracts Business Administration Senior level Business Full Job Description Job Responsibilities The Agency’s mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians. This position is located in Division of Federal Contracts and Vendor Management, Richland County. Are you the One? We are looking for a Grants Administrator II who serves as Contract Administrator for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). The Contract Administrator oversees and supports diverse, high-dollar value, multi-year, complex contracts and ensures efficiency and effectiveness of Contract Administration within the Bureau. Affirms contract cost and value align with Agency strategic plans and goals. Complies with federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to contract management. Manages a staff of contract administrators. Manages the development and implementation of Contract Administration and Monitoring Plans, Procedures, Practices and Protocols to ensure contractual obligations are met in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations and as established by SCDHHS policies and to Agency’s satisfaction. Maintains a thorough understanding of all assigned contracts to serve as point of contact for Bureau management. Measures contractor performance and compliance in terms of quality, quantity, timeliness, and cost as defined within the contract documents and to agency satisfaction in accordance with established policies. Develops statistical tools and metrics to analyze, measure, and assess contract and contractor performance, compliance, and trends (negative or positive). Utilizes standardized record keeping practices to document contractor performance. Assists stakeholders in addressing non-compliant performance and deficiencies through creation and delivery of remedies, such as, facilitating of communications, drafting of formal letters, assessing financial penalties (Liquidated Damages LDs), and issuance of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and other mutually agreeable resolution options necessary to promote correction and improvement. Supports program area and procurement in development of documentation and other requirements necessary to properly solicit, procure, approve, fund, award, and execute contracts. Aids program area and procurement in developing, and implementing Contract Renewals, Changes, Updates and Amendments. Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with Department policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially with regard to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards. Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives. Promotes workforce engagement. Prepares and facilitates training sessions with team to promote integrity of the contract administration and monitoring activities and other department efforts. Assist with onboarding new hire training and continuous improvement for all team members. Performs other duties as assigned. Serves as back-up and covers tasks and responsibilities of other team members as requested and assigned. Attends and participates in relevant opportunities for professional development and training. Demonstrates utilization and application of new skills learned to improve effectiveness and efficiency within assigned responsibilities. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year. 15 days sick leave per year. 13 paid holidays. State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs. Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences, experience in contracts administration activities and at least three (3) years of employee management experience.

Additional Requirements:

Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval. Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Preferred Qualifications Established experience and knowledge in Contract Management or Administration. Knowledge of the Medicaid Program and Managed Care or Health Insurance or health insurance, preferred. Working knowledge of data research, and analysis and reporting. Ability to evaluate, interpret and measure metric-based data and trends to report benefits and risks. Required to understand, interpret and experience in application of rules, regulations, policies, procedures principles and practices of contract compliance and procurement. Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish, promote and maintain positive working relations internally and externally. Ability to organize and complete tasks and assignments and to work independently with minimal guidance. Experience in researching, ascertaining and interpretation of contract requirements, deliverables, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), milestones, Scopes of Work (SOWs), etc. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite-Office 365; advanced acumen in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer. Employee management experience required. Additional Comments Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.