Opioid Trust Contracts Manager- Atlanta

Job description

Opioid Trust Contracts Manager- Atlanta

Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Compensation Details: $75,000.00- $81,720.15, BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Summary: The Opioid Trust Contracts Manager reports to the Executive Director of the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust and serves a critical role in ensuring the coordination, development, and execution of all tasks related to Trust grant contracts and payments. This position will serve in a supervisory capacity guiding and/or instructing the work of the Programmatic Officers, and also as a Programmatic Officer, reviewing and processing contractor payments and other contract management duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide oversight, technical assistance, and overall contract management, including analyzing and processing invoices and programmatic reports related to grant contracts

Conduct independent site visits of grant contractor sites as well as accompany programmatic officers on site visits, as necessary

Monitor spend down of all grant contracts

Assist in developing and/or revising policies for payment and other grant contract matters

Answer questions from contractors and Programmatic Officers about the contracting process, payments, and other matters, and escalate issues to the Executive Director, as necessary

Spot check/audit payments to ensure compliance with Trust/DBHDD payment policies

Monitor progress of contracts, no cost extensions, and other matters related to grant contracts

Liaise with the Office of Procurement and Contracts and Accounts Payable to ensure payments and contracts are processed in a timely manner

Maintain a consistent line of communication with the Executive Director regarding the progress of all Trust contracts

Ensure all issues related to contractor compliance are appropriately escalated to Executive Director

Maintain general oversight of the programmatic capabilities of the Grants Management System and escalate technical issues to the Assistant Director

Conduct consistent check-in meetings with Programmatic Officers and maintain open lines of communication with all Trust staff

Act as a steward of Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust funds and ensure that all funds are being used for their intended purpose

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to gather and summarize data and create reports.

Ability to maintain confidential information.

Ability to complete tasks and assignments independently or with minimal oversight.

Ability to work collaboratively, incorporate, and/or provide feedback for improvement.

Ability to function well in a high-paced, highly visible environment.

Demonstrated ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

Frequent travel throughout the state of Georgia; some overnight travel required

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

At least five to seven years' experience coordinating work efforts related to the general operation of a department.

Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the parties involved and their role in the Opioid Settlement Agreements.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with government agencies, community leaders, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and completion of 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience, which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader or supervisory role; or two (2) year's experience required at the lower level Planner3 (GSP052) or position equivalent.--Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Worksite address

atlanta, GA, 30383, US

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