Grants and Contracts Specialist

Page Header Return to Judicial Public Postings State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Grants and Contracts Specialist Date Posted: 10/23/2026 Posting Number: 26-1000-171 Application Deadline: 11/09/2026Employee Benefits Location: Judge Support Services: Hartford Salary Range: $95,708 - $125,401/year – plus State of Connecticut benefits. New employees begin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing state employees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance with existing Judicial Branch policy. Employee Benefits Top notch array of health and retirement benefits including but not limited to: paid holiday leave, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, three paid personal leave days per calendar year, group life insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation, voluntary flexible spending account programs, discounted auto and home insurance policies, long term disability, short term disability and hybrid remote work may be available for certain job positions. Grants and Contracts Specialist Seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist to perform as a specialist in planning, implementation, management and evaluation of a large, complex grants and contracts program with responsibilities for program development, liaison and coordination with federal, state and community agencies and organizations, program implementation and administration, program monitoring and assessment. DIVISION: Branch-Wide CLASS DEFINITION: This class is accountable for performing as a specialist in planning, implementation, management and evaluation of a large, complex grants and contracts program with responsibilities for program development, liaison and coordination with federal, state and community agencies and organizations, program implementation and administration, program monitoring and assessment. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May lead lower level employees as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Performs specialized related duties in the area of grants and contracts management; performs research including needs analysis, literature review and regulations critique to identify problems and determine priorities; develops alternatives; gathers information related to program area; develops goals and objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, other program components and office policy for program area and individual projects; facilitates the competitive bidding and contract award process; provides technical assistance and acts as resource person to contractors and grantees; evaluates proposals and applications for conformance with specifications, regulations and Judicial goals; recommends funding; assesses ongoing programs for conformance to program goals, general budget, timetable guidelines and program effectiveness; prepares quarterly and annual reports and statewide annual plan; attending meetings of appropriate state, local and regional organizations and performs other liaison functions to coordinate efforts in program area; may supervise staff in performance of above duties; performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Required KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Considerable knowledge of request for proposal process, contract negotiation processes, grant preparation and administration of contracts and grants; considerable knowledge of program and evaluation functions; knowledge of research methods and techniques; considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; computer skills; some supervisory ability. Experience And Training General Experience: Seven years of experience in planning, implementation and/or management of a contracting system or grant program on community, state or federal level. Substitutions Allowed College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen semester hours equaling one-half year of experience to a maximum of four years for a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one additional year of the General Experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Incumbents may be required to travel in the course of their daily work. Quick Links Application For Clerkship Supreme | Appellate | Superior Employee Benefits Equal Employment Opportunity Plan HR Online Experiential Learning Programs Job Shadow Program Judicial Employees Only IBPO and CSEA Transfer Request State of Connecticut Employees Probate/Other Job Postings State Court Interpreter Certification Program Standards for Selection, Retention and Promotion of Judicial Marshals Volunteer Program NON-JUDICIAL JOBS State Agency Job Sites Legislative Employment Opportunites