Contracts​/Grants Reviewer - Operations

Contract/Grant Reviewer

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA, Office Of Operations Job Focus Area. The Louisiana Department of Education is seeking a contract/grant reviewer to join the Operational Support Services team. This role will serve as a primary contract reviewer for the agency, will support program offices in navigating the complexities of the contract and procurement regulations and processes, and will facilitate the contracting process for the agency from beginning to end.

We are looking for candidates who believe in teamwork, accountability, are self-motivating, and process improvement oriented. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
• Demonstrating Innovation: The ability to generate, share, and apply original ideas to improve outcomes, solve problems, or create new value.

Candidates with the following skills or experience are encouraged to apply:

• Experience working with data analysis tools (i.e. Docu Sign, Google Sheets/Excel)
• Process Improvement Skills
• Strong Critical Thinking Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree. 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 Duties: As a Contracts/Grant Reviewer 1, 2, or 3, you will:

• Serve as first-level contract reviewer for the agency
• Provide program office support for contracts
• Facilitate Docu Sign set up for all contracts at both levels of signature needs
• Track and push on contracts that have stalled
• Track contracts that have ended and have not had performance evaluation submitted

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.

Work Location: The person hired for this position is expected to report to the Baton Rouge office as requested.

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Contracts/Grants Reviewer 1, 2 or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $18.88 hourly, $1,510.40 by-weekly. The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The pay ranges for each level are as follows:

Contracts/Grants Reviewer 2 (AS-613)

Hourly: $20.20 - $35.40

Monthly: $3,501.33-$6,136

Annually: $42,016 – $73,632

Contracts/Grants Reviewer 3 (AS-615)

Hourly: $22.73– $40.53

Monthly: $3,939.87– $7,025

Annually: $47,278.40 – $84,302

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 application 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources

PO Box 94064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

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