Contracts​/Grants Reviewer Manager

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

The Office of Management and Finance (OMF) oversees the agency’s fiscal operations, budgeting, procurement and contracts, human resources, and other key administrative functions. We provide the internal support and oversight needed to ensure efficient, accountable, and transparent agency operations. OMF does not deliver direct services to the public.

The Contract/Grants Reviewer Manager is responsible for managing and directing subordinate staff in the development, monitoring, and administration of federal and state contracts and/or grants for Louisiana Works. The position ensures agency compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations.

• Seven years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.
• Six years of full‑time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.
• An advanced degree in business or public administration, finance, economics, or statistics plus three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years of full‑time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

• Manages agency contracts, real estate leases, and RFP processes, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Oversees federal grant contracts (WIOA, CSBG, Incumbent Worker Training Program, and LRS).
• Serves as the agency authority on contracts, leases, and procurement; manages 39 statewide property leases totaling nearly $3 million annually.
• Negotiates, drafts, and administers leases for Business and Career Solutions One‑Stop Centers, including site evaluations and lessor coordination.
• Directs the RFP process from development through contract execution, including OSP coordination, legal review, proposer meetings, and evaluation scoring.

Location:

Baton Rouge, La

Appointment Type:
Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Kedrick Kennedy
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Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.