Contract Specialist I (Temporary) at State of… · Raleigh

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Contract Specialist I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC14

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org. 

 

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. 
 

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position.  All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.  

 
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. 
 
This temporary position is located in 1915 Health Services Way - Wake County with the Department of Health and Human Services.    

 
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $40.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).  
 
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.  

Management Preferences:  

The employee will support the Contract and Grants Management team in their basic operational functions by executing and maintaining contracts, processing financial statements, and reporting or compliance requirements.

The employee works directly with programmatic employees and vendors to facilitate the implementation of critical grant dollars that assist or enrich the lives of North Carolinians.

This is accomplished by assisting in the creation of Statements of Work (and other pre-award documents or requirements), facilitating award procedures through internal systems (including OpenWindow), and ensuring post-award compliance.

Additionally, the employee provides administrative support and training to other Contract Administrators, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Working knowledge of contracts.
• Ability to negotiate new contracts.
• Ability to compose general, routine contract documents and correspondence

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Requirements Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position.

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiter:

Brandon Michael Williams

Recruiter Email:

BRANDON.WILLIAMS@NC.GOV