Assistant Acquisition Program Manager - L&W60035918 - HYBRID

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The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program.

These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Assistant Acquisition Program Manager will assist in the day-to-day management of the Acquisition Program, including pre- and post-award activities. The position will contribute to the review and scoring of applications; prepare and negotiate contracts with grantees; monitor the implementation on a subset of active contracts assigned to the staffer; meet with grantees for progress reporting; and coordinate with grantees and Acquisition and Legal teams to ensure satisfactory acquisition closings and close-out of projects.

The position will also review payment requests for accuracy and conformance to contracts, serving as a first-line approver and back-up to the Program Manager as needed.

• Support the development and scoring of annual Acquisition applications to the Fund, working with the Field and Acquisition teams and outside experts.
• Assist grant recipients with contract and scope management, including real estate document review (appraisals, deeds, conservation easements, title, plats, etc.).
• Review and approve grant recipient payment requests weekly, ensuring grant objectives have been met and all documentation is provided.
• Participate in regular status meetings with Acquisition Team and DNCR Legal on program and closing status.
• Identify and troubleshoot obstacles to success and help develop process improvements and improve the Acquisition Program.

Applicants meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Experience with state or federal grant administration, including but not limited to contract and budget review.
• Experience in the land conservation field, including fee simple and/or conservation easement acquisitions by nonprofits or state or local government agencies.
• Strong skills in verbal and written communication, budget analysis, problem-solving, and organization; demonstrates a commitment to high‑quality professional work.
• Ability to work with a diverse team of individuals, peers and partners, who are not co‑located.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, Google Earth, and public land records.

Recruitment Range: $52,592.00 - $72,314.00

Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.

This position is located at: 121 W. Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601.

Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural…