Grant Specialist

Position

Contract Procurement Specialist – Office/Bureau:
Finance.

Opening Date:
June5,2026;
Closing Date:
June
23,2026.

Salary: $50,004.86 – $69,781.92 per year (Salary Schedule).
* Salary includes a 6% stipend*

This position reports to the Contract Procurement Office (CPO), the contracting resource for non‑construction contracts for MaineDOT. The incumbent will develop, negotiate, process, administer and monitor contracts, grants, and municipal and cooperative agreements, including payable, receivable and non‑monetary agreements. The role also involves providing information and guidance, coordinating with contract administrators and external resources, assisting in the evaluation of provider performance, and supporting training on MaineDOT systems.

The employee will ensure compliance with all state and federal contracting requirements, enter contract and agreement information into state and MaineDOT systems, and resolve invoice‑related issues.

• Develop, negotiate, process, administer and monitor contracts, grants, and municipal and cooperative agreements.
• Provide guidance, coordination and support to contract administrators and outside resources.
• Assist in the evaluation of provider performance.
• Provide training on MaineDOT systems and ensure all procurement requirements are satisfied.
• Enter contract and agreement information into state and MaineDOT systems.
• Resolve invoice‑related issues.

• Preferred:
  Procurement experience, including contract development, consultant/vendor communications, RFP/RFQ development and analysis, negotiations, and meeting facilitation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and strong math skills.
• Minimum education, training, or experience demonstrating competence in contract or grant administration.

• 13 paid holidays.
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually (accrual increases with years of service; overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave).
• 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage: 85‑95% of employee‑only premiums.
• Dental insurance: 100% of employee‑only premiums.
• Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS):
  State contribution equivalent to 14.11% of pay.
• Other wellness benefits as provided through the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and ensuring an inclusive environment for 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.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.