Grants and Procurement Manager; PCN

Position: Grants and Procurement Manager (PCN 060066)

Job Description

Grants and Procurement Manager (PCN 060066) – State of Alaska.

Location:

Juneau, AK. Full Time. Department:
Department of Health – Division: DSS-G&C Manager and Support. Position type:
Individual. Exempt from hiring freeze. Open to Alaskan residents only.

What you will be doing

Take your career to the next level as the Grants & Procurement Manager for the Alaska Department of Health. In this executive‑level role, you will shape and lead centralized operations for grants, contracts, purchasing, leasing, and property management across Alaska’s largest granting agency. You’ll advise top leadership, ensuring strategic alignment and compliance with state and federal regulations. Your expertise will oversee all departmental grants and contracts, guide policy, and promote financial stewardship.

If you’re ready to drive operational excellence and make a direct impact on public health, apply.

Our organization, mission, and culture

The mission of the Department of Health is to promote the health, well‑being, and self‑sufficiency of all Alaskans. The Departmental Support Services division provides expertise, guidance, and training on key administrative areas, including finance, budgeting, procurement, grants, facilities, human resources, audits, and information technology.

The benefits of joining our team

We offer a fast‑paced environment with a dynamic workload that provides a variety of experiences across all aspects of grants and procurement. The grants and procurement manager plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Health’s mission. Work schedules are flexible but must fall within normal business hours, Monday through Friday. A hybrid telework schedule is possible.

The working environment you can expect

In Juneau, the office is located on the 3rd floor of the Alaska Office Building at 350 Main Street. Our section includes 9 procurement specialists and 12 grant administrators in both Anchorage and Juneau. Travel may be required for on‑site visits for grant monitoring or to attend meetings and conferences, if necessary.

Who we are looking for

• Creativity and Innovation
  :
  Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting‑edge programs/processes.
• Decisiveness
  :
  Makes well‑informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data is limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
• Team Building
  :
  Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Influencing / Negotiating
  :
  Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience supervising advanced professional level staff performing grants administration or procurement of goods and services.

OR

Three years of advanced level professional experience performing grants administration or procurement of goods and services; AND two years of experience managing the operations of an organization, including controlling resources used, staffing levels, budget planning, and expenses. The management experience may be concurrent with the advanced professional experience.

Special

Note:

Positions may require procurement certification from the Department of Administration, Division of General Services.

Additional Required Information

• Cover letter.
• Three professional references; one must be your current or most recent supervisor.
• Copies of three most recent performance evaluations, if available.
• Supplemental questions:
  Provide writing sample answers.

Application Notice

You can only apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard‑copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as Alaska Jobs or another database, you must use a Workplace Alaska online or hard‑copy application to apply successfully.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1‑800‑587‑4095 in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Contact Information

Hilary Porter, Deputy Director. Phone: 907‑419‑6153. Email: hilary.porter.

Phone (800) 587‑0430 (Statewide toll‑free number). (907) 465‑4095 (Juneau and out‑of‑state callers).

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