Commerce Specialist 3

This position works in the Homelessness Assistance Unit (HAU) within the HD and reports to the Quality Assurance (QA) Team Manager and contributes to the unit objective of supporting a high functioning homeless crisis response system in each county through quality assurance grant management activities.

• Develop the biennial and proviso application and award processes
• Lead communication with counties on timelines and provide technical assistance on CHG application materials
• Define competition criteria and lead process for proviso applications and awards
• Implement routine reconciliation of budgets and expenditures
• Serve as Unit Benefits Verification Systems (BVS) Co-lead
• Ensure contractor adherence to insurance requirements and sub-contractual obligations

• Any combination of seven (7) total years of experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional-level experience
• Ability to use advanced level Excel to analyze data sets and make recommendations
• Interpreting, writing, and applying detailed policies and procedures with strong attention to detail
• Technical knowledge of contract documents, associated budgets and compliance with terms and conditions
• Skilled in customer engagement, developing tools and providing technical assistance
• Experience working across teams to share customer feedback, challenges and experiences and developing solutions
• Familiarity with Commerce contracting and grant management systems and processes

• Medical and dental insurance benefits
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans
• 11 paid holidays each year
• 14-25 vacation days per year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program

The Department of Commerce partners with local governments, Tribes, housing authorities, nonprofits and other organizations to develop and preserve affordable housing, promote individual and family self-sufficiency, and reduce adult and youth homelessness.