Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of Administration, in the Enterprise Operation Services (EOS) division – the Staff Services Manager II (Contract & Grants Manager) is directly responsible for all management functions concerning the Contracts & Grants Office’s staffing and resources. The Contracts & Grants Manager is responsible for all management functions of the Contracts & Grants Office overseeing the development and success of Non-Information Technology (Non-IT) contracts, grants, inter-agency agreements, procurements, and Memoranda of Understanding in support of the GO-LCI and its programs. The Contracts & Grants Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations for planning and organizing for the development of competitive solicitations including but not limited to Request For Proposals (RFP), Request For Quotes (RFQ), Non-Competitively Bid (NCB), Request For Offers (RFO), Invitation For Bids (IFB), Request For Information (RFI), and Request For Applications (RFA); and the execution of contracts and grants.  The Contracts & Grants Manager is directly responsible for the staff within the Contracts and Grants Office.

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Working Conditions

Persons appointed to this position must be reasonably expected to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move object up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects with or without reasonable accommodation. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Occasional travel up to 5% may be required.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience with managing staff and staff workloads.
• Experience with strategically planning and forecasting to meet or exceed operational needs.
• Experience with developing and advertising contracting, grant, and procurement solicitations.
• Experience with executing contracts, grants, and procurements.
• Experience in interpreting and applying contracting laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to organize and prioritize projects effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated quality customer service skills.
• Experience working effectively with Fi$Cal database system.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of various computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and the internet.
• Initiative, independence, and accountability in performing assigned tasks.

• Ability to problem-solve and use critical analytical and creative thinking to effectively perform work.
• Display good interaction skills and the ability to deal professionally, congenially and in a personable manner with the public, other governmental entities, and staff at all levels.
• Be supportive of management and co-workers.
• Maintain acceptable, consistent and regular attendance.
• Maintain the confidence and cooperation of others.
• Manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to the job.
• Complete assignments in timely and efficient manner.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Medical Benefits, including  health , and  vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• (College Saving Account)
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Statement of Qualifications

Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed in Arial font size 12 and no more than two pages in length. The SOQ should have your name with a reference to the Job Control (JC) number in the upper left hand corner. Failure to submit the SOQ or follow instructions may result in disqualification.

1. Describe of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties listed in this bulletin. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
  S ee statement of qualifications statement section for SOQ questions. 

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