The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking a Grants/Contracts Officer in Boise. This position will be part of a centralized unit in the Division of Operational Services, and will support all Divisions of the Department with their contracting and bidding requirements.

We are seeking detail-oriented applicants who have strong writing and proofreading skills. The ability to communicate and interact with many different types of customers is critical for this position. Applicants who have in-depth experience with procurement and outcome-based service contracts are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure Department contract and bidding compliance with all state and federal procurement laws, rules and regulations
• Serve as liaison between contract managers, contractors, subgrantees, and state and federal agencies concerning contract issues
• Develop bidding documents (Requests for Proposals-RFP and Requests for Bids- RFB), contract Scope of Work, Performance metrics, Cost and Billing procedures, Reporting requirements and other contract documents in collaboration with contract managers and monitors
• Lead Department staff in development of contracts, subgrants and RFPs in compliance with purchasing rules, Idaho Code and Department procurement requirements, time frames, bid notifications, evaluation criteria and bidding requirements
• Create contract documents and record all related contract documentation as required using the Department’s electronic contract generation system
• Evaluate and analyze statistical and financial information relating to contract records
• Maintain contract record information as needed
• Provide technical assistance and training for Department staff on contracting and bidding procedures, developing contract documents, writing and evaluating RFPs and RFBs and contract management and monitoring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience developing contracts including identifying goals and timetables and determining program needs and funding
• Experience monitoring and evaluating contract activities and expenditures
• Experience interpreting laws, regulations, and policies and advising on their requirements
• Experience evaluating statistical and financial information and developing reports of findings
• Experience evaluating responses to Requests for Proposals for contract services or good knowledge of techniques used in negotiating contract terms and "best and final offers"

Additional Qualifications: Are not required; however, having the minimum qualifications and the education and/or experience below will increase your score.

• Experience collaborating with contract administrators, managers, monitors and company leadership in developing outcome-based service contracts. Typically gained by one or more years of related experience.
• Experience researching, composing, and editing technical and/or legal documents. Typically gained by at least one year of related experience.

Apply online at http://www2.labor.idaho.gov/dhr/ats/statejobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=05310098105 by 10-10-11. EEO/AA/Veterans may receive hiring preference.