Grant Specialist - Limited Period

Opening Date:
October 7, 2026

Closing Date:
October 22, 2026

BARGAINING UNIT:
Grade 22 - Professional/Technical

SALARY RANGE: $52,253.76-$72,912.32/Annually
* Includes 6% Stipend

Position Name:
Contract/Grant Specialist

POSITION LOCATION:

Augusta

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

This is professional services work in negotiating, processing, administering, and monitoring contracts, grants, and other purchase of service agreements. Work includes conducting on-site visits with providers, providing information and assistance, evaluating provider performance, and coordinating and conferring with outside resources in the delivery of services. Work is performed under general supervision.

• Confers with outside providers, department employees, community resources, and other concerned officials in order to explain and clarify contract, grant, and request for proposal (RFP) processes.
• Reviews and analyzes contracts, grants, and RFP’s and discusses feasibility, cost, and impact in order to provide input and make recommendations.
• Conducts on-site visits with public and private agency administrators and providers; discusses ideas, plans, priority target populations, proposals, budgets, and performance based contracting in order to gather performance data and/or exchange information.
• Receives, collects, and analyzes performance data; establishes and monitors contractual or related benchmarking, and prepares reports in order to monitor and evaluate provider performance and provide information.
• Reviews and analyzes program policies, procedures, and practices; and develops and proposes program changes in order to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Contacts and confers with community resources and public/private agencies in order to encourage, develop, and negotiate mutual understanding, cooperation, and participation in the delivery of services.
• Reviews and collects program reports and related material; develops and prepares training materials; and delivers presentations in order to provide training to external resources and agency employees.

• Knowledge of budget methods, techniques, and practices.
• Knowledge of contract administration practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of grants and accessibility of federal and state funds.
• Knowledge of the legislative process.
• Knowledge of data processing and information services.
• Knowledge of negotiation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of department or agency programs and services.
• Knowledge of performance based contracting.
• Ability to develop, design, and implement departmental plans, budgets, goals, objectives, and controls.
• Ability to develop and analyze complex financial information.
• Ability to manage diverse administrative functions.
• Ability to assess problems, reach logical conclusions, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in contract or grant administration.
• Familiarity with FMCSA programs and data management preferred.

Questions about this position should be directed to Lt. Keaten, at randall.m.keaten.

• No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"— as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.
• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual…