The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is seeking a Contract Administrator 2 to join the NJBUILD & Special Initiatives Unit in Trenton. This role involves overseeing various contracts and grants, providing technical assistance, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include administering and reviewing contracts and grants, offering technical support in their preparation and evaluation, and monitoring amendments. The position also entails processing contracts across multiple divisions and programs, and may involve supervising lower-level contract administration staff.

Candidates must have seven years of professional experience in areas such as contract or grant work, project financing, construction management, fiscal administration, social services administration, or budget and management operations within a government or business entity. At least one year must include responsibility for some aspect of contract or grant administration. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of relevant professional experience, including one year in contract or grant administration, is acceptable. A master's degree in specified fields with two years of relevant experience, including one year in contract or grant administration, is also acceptable.

The position offers a salary range of $80,755.57 to $118,678.17. Benefits include an alternate work week, telework options, deferred compensation, 100% tuition reimbursement, health and life insurance, flexible and health spending accounts, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.

The Department fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing professional growth and development. Employees have opportunities for advancement and are encouraged to contribute to initiatives that positively impact New Jersey's workforce and economy.