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About this Job Office of Management and Finance Division: Contracts Location: Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone. Learn more about Louisiana Works The Contracts/Grants Reviewer Supervisor is responsible for supervising and monitoring personnel engaged in federal and state contract management activities within the Office of Workforce Development, Louisiana Works.

The incumbent oversees contract administration processes to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, departmental policies, and fiscal requirements. This position plays a critical role in supporting Louisiana Works' budgetary objectives by ensuring the effective management, monitoring, and accountability of contract and grant activities. The Office of Management and Finance (OMF) oversees the agency's fiscal operations, budgeting, procurement and contracts, human resources, and other key administrative functions.

We provide the internal support and oversight needed to ensure efficient, accountable, and transparent agency operations. OMF does not deliver direct services to the public. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Developing Performance: Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression.

Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies. Minimum Qualifications Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualification must have been in contracts or grants management: Six years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR An advanced degree in business or public administration, finance, economics, or statistics plus two years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Details: Supervise and monitor Contracts/Grants Reviewer staff responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts and amendments that involve federal and state funding to ensure compliance with all state and federal all rules, laws and regulations. Manage funding portfolios that are drawing for multiple federal and state streams to ensure that contract funds are being pulled from the correct source, which entails working with the program administrators, Fiscal and Budget divisions to ensure proper coding for payment purposes. Will function under the direction of the Contract/Grant Reviewee Manager with a high degree of independence ensuring compliance with the established policies and procedures.

This position involves a high degree of insight into program requirements and policy and interpretation of applicable laws that govern each program including working with the Legal team to respond to unusual legal questions. Will perform other duties such as contract approval tracking, staff assignments based on skill level, management of staff leave request, and staff training, planning and evaluations. Position Specific Details: Location: Baton Rouge, La Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kedrick Kennedy kedrick.kennedy@la.gov Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.