Grants Management and Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the regional planning agency for Metro Boston, seeks to hire a Grants Management and Procurement Specialist (hereafter, Specialist) within the agency's Homeland Security Division of its Municipal Collaboration Department.

Responsibilities

• Work in the purchase and contract execution of a variety of supplies, equipment, and professional consulting services required by the Massachusetts Homeland Security Regions and the Region 3 Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition (HMCC).
• Monitor grant finances and complete all mandated reporting requirements for the Homeland Security Regions and the HMCC.
• Collaborate with the Metropolitan Mayors Community Safety Initiative (CSI) Program Manager to oversee grant finances and accurately complete all mandated reporting requirements.
• Work with the program manager for the Metropolitan Mayors Community Safety Initiative (CSI) to oversee grant finances and accurately complete all mandated reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the program manager for the Metropolitan Mayors Community Safety Initiative (CSI) to oversee grant finances and accurately complete all mandated reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in public procurement and state/federal grant administration.

Skills

• Process-oriented position.

Benefits

Starting salary will range from $60,000 to $70,000 depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time exempt position. MAPC offers excellent Massachusetts state employee benefits as well as a flexible, supportive, and family-friendly work environment and a commitment to continued professional development.

Pay

$60,000 to $70,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time

Contact

To apply, please visit www.mapc.org/jobs. The position is open until filled, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit three (3) references plus a sample of relevant writing or work product. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver's license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region. MAPC participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program that helps us to determine work eligibility in the United States. MAPC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that a staff with a range of perspectives, experiences, and skillsets strengthens our work. We are committed to building a more equitable workplace that allows staff with diverse backgrounds and identities to thrive, grow, and lead. For more information on MAPC’s culture of equity, see our Equity at MAPC page.