Grant/Contract Administrator

Posting Date

11/13/25

Application Deadline

11/16/25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $60,000 - $72,750 annually
Full Pay Range $60,000 - $85,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Contractor with Benefits

Department

Public Health

About the Position

Are you looking for a position that values your attention to detail, supports your professional growth, and allows you to be part of a team making a real difference in public health? Your skills and work ethic may be a great fit for the Grant/Contract Administrator role with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health!

In this role, you’ll help ensure that Public Health’s grants and contracts are processed accurately and in compliance with all applicable regulations. You’ll support both internal and external teams with proposal development, provide guidance during the grant application process, and serve as a key point of contact for agreements requiring Board of Supervisors’ approval. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in public service and gain valuable experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

***Please note this is a contract position that is grant-funded until December 2026***

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, public health, social sciences, or a related field

• A combination of related post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications

Other Requirements

• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test.

• Must possess or can obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• One year of experience in administrative tasks such as writing, negotiating, developing proposals, project managing, and overseeing other administrative functions that may be determined appropriate for the position

• Experience working with the following Maricopa County systems: Board of Supervisors’ Agenda Management System (Hyland), Advantage Financial System, OnBase, and Business Objects

• Experience uploading/reporting in grants.gov, sam.gov, fsrs.gov, NACCHO, HRSA EHB, ELCCamp, GrantSolutions

• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, public health, social sciences, or a related field

Job Contributions

• Ensure all grants, grant-related contracts, and other grant-related agreements within the Public Health Department are processed correctly and in a timely manner according to established procedures

• Ensure all aforementioned documents are processed in compliance with applicable rules and regulations (e.g., federal regulations, OMB circulars, state statutes, County policies, and the Maricopa County Procurement Code)

• Develop and maintain grant and contract documentation, including preparing required forms and performing financial system transactions for agreement establishment, renewal, and close-out

• Participate in grant-related contract negotiations and communicate with internal and external stakeholders

• Meet monthly with assigned Public Health programs

• Collaborate with internal program staff, other County departments, and external partners to draft and review documents submitted to the Hyland System for Board of Supervisors approval. These may include IGAs, MOUs, PAs, BAAs, AAs, IDAs, and NOAs

• Provide technical assistance and training to internal and external teams regarding the grant application process and proposal development

• Research and share potential funding opportunities with program staff and leadership

• Work with the department’s Finance Office to confirm all program expenditures are accurate, allowable, and within budget

• Prepare and submit grant-related forms as required by funding agencies

• Support audit preparation and respond to information requests from internal and external auditors

• Present project status or documentation to Administrators up to 5–6 levels above this position on a regular basis

• Manage grants through all phases of the grant life cycle, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful execution and compliance

Working Conditions

• This position primarily works in an office setting

• Telework option will be available after the first 90 days of employment

• Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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