Nbrc State Program Manager

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Business and Economic Affairs

Division of Economic Development

100 N Main St., Suite 100, Concord, NH 03301

NBRC State Program Manager

Position # 9T3346

$28.74/hour - $38.85/hour

Position available after March 5, 2026

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

Manages the Northern Borders Regional Commission (NBRC) Grant Program, which provides critical economic support and funding for community development projects. Evaluates work procedures and plans the development and modification of data and procedures for the NBRC grant programs. Coordinates internal fiscal and budgetary activities, as well as the external outreach, grant application and award process.

• Reviews, modifies, and implements program policies and procedures. Provides necessary and routine program status briefings for the Governor’s designee and manages the program status, budget, projects, inquiries, and challenges.
• Evaluates and manages all operational aspects of the program funding, in coordination with the BEA Business Office and direct supervisor. This includes analyzing statistical and fiscal reports for compliance with reporting requirements, preparing Governor and Executive Council and Fiscal documents, invoicing, creating projections, budgets, and timelines.
• Initiates, prepares for, and facilitates the grant application review and scoring process. Provides technical assistance to awardees and updates as necessary on regulatory or administrative requirements. Assists in developing and administering outdoor recreation-related grant programs.
• Plans and monitors program activities to ensure uniformity and adherence to policies and procedures. Reviews, coordinates, and makes recommendations to direct supervisor for state rural economic policy planning initiatives for working with regional partners from the private and public sectors.
• Strategically plans and oversees outreach, partnership, and networking processes, to include the coordination of training sessions, preparation of program and related materials, and maintain of web-based resources.
• Provides strategic counsel and links to resources for local community and economic development officials and grant candidates within the NBRC region.
• In cooperation with state, local and federal partners, attends various BEA and NBRC meetings to include program and planning meetings, events, partner meetings and site visits.
• Oversees the development of collaborative relationships with critical employers, partners, stakeholders, BEA services, and other relevant state and federal entities to promote the NBRC programs.

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

This supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 7 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Education and experience must include finance, business administration, business operations, compliance, grants, program planning, analysis, financial reporting, or other related area.

Valid driver’s license

None

Not applicable

• Strong written, oral and time management skills.

For further information please contact Cindy Harrington, Deputy Director, Cynthia.

J.Harrington.gov, .

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
  The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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