Business Officer I / Grant Manager

AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionMental HealthJob Classification TitleBusiness Officer I (NS)Position Number60090105GradeNC14About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.Description of WorkThe Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services is seeking a collaborative and solutions-oriented professional to manage a complex portfolio of statewide mental health, substance use, intellectual/developmental disability, and traumatic brain injury funding initiatives. This position coordinates across program, budget, finance, and contracts teams to support funding strategies, spend planning, and implementation of priority initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and able to connect operational details with broader program goals.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range: $52,592 - $92,036Recruitment Range: $52,592 - $85,000Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.  The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:• Demonstrated ability to manage complex funding portfolios with multiple funding sources (state, federal, and other)• Strong understanding of government budgeting, funding structures, and allowability requirements• Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate between programmatic intent, financial requirements, and operational execution• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work across multiple functional areas and resolve competing priorities• Strong analytical skills to identify trends, risks, and inconsistencies in funding utilizationPosition is funded in part through federal funds.Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.About the NC Division of Mental Health (DMH):The North Carolina Department of Mental Health provides quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.Compensation & Benefits:The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.  Visit website for State BenefitsSupplemental and Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.               Application ProcessBe sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.Veterans’ and National Guard PreferenceApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their application