NC MFP Budget and Contracts Manager

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Salary Grade Range $52,592 - $92,036

Recruitment Range $52,592 - $85,696

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex federal or multi‑fund budgets, including multi‑year financial planning, quarterly reporting, reconciliations, and year‑end closeout for large‑scale programs or grants.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, government financial and contract management systems—such as Excel, PowerBI, NCFS, Open Window, and Grant Solutions—with the ability to train others, provide technical assistance, and support system‑based process improvements.

• Proven ability to develop and implement program‑specific fiscal and contract policies and procedures, including designing RFPs, establishing contract deliverable requirements, and creating compliance monitoring processes that support both internal and external partners.

• Strong interpersonal and customer‑service skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal staff, external stakeholders, contractors, and partner agencies; resolve issues collaboratively; and maintain positive working relationships in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

• Demonstrated adaptability, teamwork, and leadership, including the ability to shift priorities quickly, support colleagues during peak workload periods, participate actively in cross‑functional teams, supervise staff effectively, and contribute to a positive and collaborative work culture.

This position is primarily sedentary, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer‑based work, financial analysis, and document preparation. The role requires repetitive hand motions, fingering, and handling tasks associated with using a computer, spreadsheets, financial systems, and standard office equipment.

The position requires occasional standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 10 pounds in the performance of routine administrative tasks. Work requires clear verbal and auditory communication to collaborate with staff, contractors, and stakeholders, and visual acuity to prepare and analyze financial data, review documents, and view computer screens for prolonged periods. The work occurs in a typical office environment with no significant exposure to environmental hazards.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date

Position is 100% federally funded

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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