Contract/Grant Manager - 200025288 - Limited Period

State of Maine · Remote, United States

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Do you have experience managing grants and helping people navigate complex programs? CONTRACT/GRANT MANAGER
-Position Type:

Limited Period/Full Time
PLEASE NOTE

: If you would like to be considered for both the and positions you will need to submit a separate application for each position number.

Interested applicants need to submit a Direct Hire

Application

, along with a

Cover

Letter

, and a detailed

Resume***
***Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is recruiting to fill a full-time Contract/Grant Manager position with the Division of Agricultural Resource Development at its Augusta headquarters. Remote work options are available subject to management approval.
This limited period position will play a key role in administering DACF grant and disaster recovery programs, with a primary focus on Maine’s Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program (NRDRAP), funded through the USDA American Relief Act of 2025 Disaster Relief Block Grant. The Contract/Grant Manager will support the administration, monitoring, and reporting of grant funds; provide technical assistance to applicants and awardees; coordinate with federal, state, contracted, and community partners; and collect and analyze program data.
The position will work closely with farmers, forestry businesses, aquaculture producers, contractors, and other program participants throughout the grant lifecycle, from application and eligibility review through contracting, monitoring, reimbursement, reporting, and closeout. The position may also support other grant and contract programs within the Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources.
Administer state and federal grant agreements and monitor expenditures, deliverables, and program requirements.
Serve as a key program contact for applicants and awardees, providing technical assistance and troubleshooting grant administration issues.
Review applications, reimbursement requests, reports, and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
Coordinate with federal and state agencies, contractors, reviewers, and other partners involved in program implementation.
Conduct monitoring and due diligence activities, including site visits as needed, to ensure funds are used appropriately and requirements are met.
Maintain program records and reporting systems, and collect, analyze, and report data related to awards, expenditures, outcomes, compliance, and performance.
Support outreach, informational sessions, grant procedures and guidance, and other grant and contract activities within Agricultural Resource Development.
Knowledge of grant and contract administration, including monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to review and analyze financial, programmatic, and supporting documentation.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including providing technical assistance to applicants, awardees, and partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An eight-year combination of education, training, and/or progressively responsible experience in procurement support and contract/grant compliance.
Preference may be given to candidates with

experience administering state or federal grant programs; providing technical assistance to applicants or awardees; conducting monitoring or compliance activities; Take time for yourself using

13 paid holidays

, 12 days of sick leave

, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave

annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
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Health Insurance Coverage

– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Health Insurance Premium Credit

– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about

program requirements

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Dental Insurance

– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
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Retirement Plan

– The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay

to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
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Gym Membership Reimbursement

– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
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Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
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For more information, visit the

Federal Student Aid office

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Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
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All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive

forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave

. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the

Family and Medical Leave Act

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Voluntary Deferred Compensation

– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
· Learn about

additional wellness benefits

for State employees from the

Office of Employee Health and Wellness

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We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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