The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dedicatedFiscal and Contracts Managerto lead the financial and contractual operations of the Office of Local and Regional Health (OLRH). This role is essential in supporting the department’s mission to enhance health equity by ensuring equitable access to public health services. You will oversee all aspects of fiscal management, procurement, and grant compliance, working closely with municipal officials, vendors, and internal teams to drive efficient and effective financial practices. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to public health initiatives, including those related to COVID-19 and vaccine equity, by providing strategic financial leadership and fostering collaborative relationships across various stakeholders. You will guide a team of analysts and contract specialists, ensuring seamless communication and coordination with senior leadership and external partners in this role. The successful candidate will excel in budget planning, grant management, and compliance, while also developing innovative strategies to maximize resource flexibility. This position offers a platform to make a significant impact on public health policy and practice, providing critical support for the Department’s efforts to address health disparities and improve community wellness. Join us in this vital mission to protect and promote public health through exceptional fiscal stewardship and collaborative leadership. _Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and are not all inclusive):_ * Develop and implement budget spending plans, maximizing fiscal resource flexibility. * Provide comprehensive fiscal, contract, and procurement information to OLRH leadership for informed decision-making. * Streamline communication with senior program leadership, Accounting, Budget Offices, and the fiscal team. * Build and maintain strong working relationships and clear communication channels with Budget, Purchase of Service, Accounting, Legal Offices, and EOHHS. * Review and process contracts, commodity purchases, and multifunctional equipment lease agreements, ensuring compliance with Operational Services Division (OSD), Office of State Comptroller (CTR), and Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) regulations. * Support OLRH managers in budget planning, addressing both increases and reductions, and their impact on staffing. * Conduct daily fiscal activities using multiple accounting systems, including MMARS, MBA, PTS, and CIW. * Assist contract specialists with processing high-volume transactions through the PTS system. * Interact with municipal officials to provide guidance and resolve compliance issues. * Develop systems and standard operating procedures to improve office-wide efficiencies and track federal and state accounts. * Provide technical assistance, training, and professional development to staff, ensuring effective use of financial tools and applications. * Conduct annual performance evaluations and ensure appropriate training for direct reports to fulfill their roles efficiently. _Preferred Qualifications:_ * Extensive knowledge of public health infrastructure, operational management, and the DPH mission and priorities. * In-depth understanding of the state budget process, accounting systems, purchasing, revenue management, and expenditures. * Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel functions and financial analysis, including payroll forecasting. * Strong knowledge of federal grant application processes, spending, reporting requirements, and compliance. * Ability to learn and apply MMARS, CIW, and state and federal finance laws and regulations. * Demonstrated leadership skills in building and motivating productive teams and individuals at all organizational levels. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to resolve conflicts and build consensus. * Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate tasks, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. * Skills in budget preparation, projections, and financial reporting. * Commitment to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. _About the Department of Public Health:_ The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems. More information can be found at:* MA Department of Public Health * _Pre-Hire Process:_ A tax & background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division prior to the candidate being hired. Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete theReasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510- 4122 Ext. #4. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Accounting and Finance* *Organization: Department of Public Health *Title: *Office of Local and Regional Health Fiscal and Contracts Manager Location: Massachusetts-Boston-250 Washington Street Requisition ID: 2400073Y