Behavioral Health Procurement and Contracting Administrator

Behavioral Health Division/Department of Health and Human Services - Remote within North Dakota - Procurement and Contracting Administrator

We're looking for a Procurement and Contracting Administrator to strengthen systems and processes that ensure the Behavioral Health Division operates efficiently and effectively. In this role, you'll bring your expertise to building tools, ensuring compliance, and supporting staff with the contracting and procurement resources they need to deliver critical services.

As a Procurement and Contracting Administrator, you will serve as a technical liaison between the Behavioral Health Division and the Department's Procurement and Contracting Office. This role centers on developing and maintaining systems and processes that ensure compliance, efficiency, and transparency in procurement and contracting activities. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining filing and records management systems in SharePoint and implementing quality control processes to strengthen procurement and contract management practices.

To thrive in this role, you should bring strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in diverse decision-making environments. You must be highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and skilled at identifying creative solutions. Relationship building is essential-you will partner with colleagues across the Behavioral Health Division and the Department while working both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills - verbal, written, and in presentations - are required. Some travel may be expected.

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, supply chain management, or a related field AND experience in procurement law and/or contracting administration.

About HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2,800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

Location: ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position may work from home anywhere in North Dakota with the ability and willingness to work during regular business hours.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Julie Huwe at jhuwe@nd.gov or at 701-328-8920.

Employing Unit: ND HHS -Behavioral Health Division Policy & Administration

Telephone Number: 701-328-8920

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.