Grant Contracting and Procurement Manager - Public Sector experience

This position is available only for local Arizona Residents.

Job Title: Grant Contracting & Procurement Lead (Public Sector)

Job ID: 11428 (Remote)

Client: State of Arizona - AHCCCS

Closing Date:6/17/2026 @ 4:00pm

Position is 100% remote

Position Description:

• Manage all grant-funded procurements and contracts

• Serve as the procurement point of contact for the grant

• Attend planning or project management meetings

• Issue, award, and manage new solicitations (RFP’s, RFQ’s, RFGA and Task Orders)

• Issue and Manage ISAs with Governor’s Office, ADHS, and ADES relating to the grant

• Assist in aligning procurement activities with grant requirements, ensuring proper documentation, audit readiness, and proactive risk mitigation

• Maintain continuous coordination with program leadership, finance, and the CPO to ensure procurement strategies support agency outcomes and regulatory expectations

Experience Requirements

Extensive procurement experience (state/government preferred)

Experience with grant‑funded procurements and grant contracts

Project management experience (formal or informal)

Core Procurement & Contracting Skills

End‑to‑end procurement lifecycle management (RFP, RFQ, RFGA, task orders)

Government and state procurement processes (preferred)

Contract drafting, negotiation, award, and administration

Intergovernmental Service Agreements (ISAs) management

Vendor management and sourcing strategy

Procurement documentation, audit readiness, and compliance alignment

Grant‑Specific Expertise

Grant procurement compliance and regulatory interpretation

Grant contract management and reporting

Coordination with program leadership, finance, and grant administrators

Ensuring procurement activities align with grant requirements and allowable costs

Project & Stakeholder Management

Project management experience (planning, tracking, cross‑functional coordination)

Participation in planning and PMO‑related meetings

Strong communication with program leadership, CPO, finance, and external agencies

Risk identification and mitigation across procurement and grant activities

Technical & Administrative Skills

Proficiency with procurement systems (eProcurement, ERP, state procurement platforms)

Strong documentation, recordkeeping, and audit‑trail management

Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and grant guidelines

This is a remote position.