Grants And Contracts Specialist(Hybrid) Full Time NEW

Hybrid

Recruitment #260421-4191AR-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 4/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $90,309 – $116,146/year Job Type Open to Statewide Employees Close Date 5/4/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Do you have experience planning, implementation and/or management of grant programs on a community, state or federal level?

Join our team as a Grants And Contracts Specialist to make an impact and lead with excellence!

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Grants And Contracts Specialist to join their team! This position will help ensure compliance with procurement standards. Please note you must be a current State of CT employee to be considered for this position (see Selection Plan for additional details).

HIGHLIGHTS

• FACILITY: DMHAS Office of the Commissioner (OOC)
• LOCATION: 410 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
• SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday
• POSITION NUMBER: 153682

What We Can Offer You

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Annual and ongoing review of contracts (POS, PSA’s MOU/A’s) from pre-authorization and contract language development through final contract execution and any amendments;
• Ensure contractor compliance with state and federal regulations and form submissions;
• Facilitate competitive procurement (RFP) processes for compliance with the agency’s procurement plan;
• Review contracts for completeness and accuracy;
• Coordinate with program staff on reviews of contract documents and with fiscal staff on review of budgets, financial reports budget revisions and audits;
• Analyze and compare data to develop reports in response to requests from the Office of Fiscal Analysis, OPM, OAG, Governor’s Office and any other entities;
• Provide technical assistance to contractors regarding contract procedures, cost standards and reporting documents and forms;
• Assist contractors with understanding contract language;
• Input and maintain contracts in CORE-CT; and
• Coordinate with program staff and contract fiscal staff to determine human service provider payments.

About Us

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

PLEASE NOTE

• A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
• All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Selection Plan

Please Note: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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Before You Apply

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

After You Apply

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing as a specialist in planning, implementation, management and evaluation of a large complex grant program or group of programs in one field where responsibilities are assumed for program development, liaison and coordination with federal, state and community agencies and organizations, program implementation and administration, program monitoring and assessment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs specialized related duties in the area of grants management;
• Performs research to support the application for or the disbursement of grants including needs analysis, literature review and regulations critique to identify problems and determine priorities;
• Develops alternatives;
• Gathers information related to program area;
• Develops goals and objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, other program components and department policy for program area and individual projects;
• Prepares grant proposals;
• Monitors use of grant monies awarded to agency to ensure adherence to all terms and conditions;
• Facilitates direct grant process;
• Provides technical assistance and acts as resource person to grantees;
• Evaluates program proposals and applications for conformance with regulations and state goals;
• Recommends funding; prepares contracts and agreements related to grant activities;
• Monitors and assesses ongoing programs for conformance to reporting requirements, general budget and timetable guidelines and program effectiveness;
• Prepares quarterly and annual reports and statewide annual plan or section of plan related to program local area;
• Attends meetings of appropriate state, local and regional organizations and performs other liaison functions to coordinate efforts in program area;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
• grant preparation and administration;
• program evaluation and monitoring functions;
• Knowledge of
• research methods and techniques;
• budget preparation and monitoring;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience

Seven (7) years of experience in planning, implementation and/or management of grant programs on a community, state or federal level.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
• A Master’s degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Core-CT or PeopleSoft
• Experience with grant compliance under applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to the expenditure of state and federal funds
• Experience in contract administration, purchasing, budgeting, invoicing, and contracting systems
• Experience drafting requests for proposals, contract language, and memoranda of agreement
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience interpreting documents such as grant proposals, Notices of Award (NOAs), and contracts
• Experience summarizing and communicating procurement progress to internal and external stakeholders

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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