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Position Summary
The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Contract and Procurement Manager will support the procurement and contracting activities necessary to develop and implement a statewide virtual capacity-building network with a dedicated rural focus. The Manager will work closely with the RHTP Program Director and the Division of Management & Budget to translate program priorities into scopes of work, solicitations, and contracts that strengthen rural workforce skills and organizational capabilities to provide effective home-based and residential treatment for children, youth, and families. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, detailed knowledge of Federal and State policies, and excellent project management and stakeholder coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include coordinating solicitations and evaluations, managing contract development and execution, and ensuring that agreements establish clear deliverables, milestones, performance expectations, measurable outcomes, reporting requirements, and payment terms aligned with rural health goals.

The Manager will monitor contractual compliance, review required reports, document performance concerns, and support escalation and corrective action. The position will manage contract amendments, renewals, and procurement records and coordinate documentation needed for fiscal monitoring, site visits, and audits. Working closely with program staff and Management & Budget, the Manager will verify that payment requests align with executed contract terms and that records distinguish agency costs from those of sub-awardees and contracted entities.