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The Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) is seeking a dynamic applicant to fill the BSAS Grants and Innovations Director role. The Grants and Innovations Director is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of federal grants and new pilot initiatives for the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS). This includes developing and implementing new program models, federal grant writing and implementation, Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Support block grant submission and reporting, and other new and assigned initiatives. This position plays an important role in examining the system of substance use services in the state and in designing appropriate programming to fill the gaps and meet the needs. The Grants and Innovation Director must keep abreast of the latest research findings and new trends in substance use practice. The position is responsible for working with the Planning and Development Director and the other senior leadership to seek federal funding opportunities that further the goals of the Bureau. The Grants and Innovations Director represents the Bureau in meetings within DPH, in inter-agency collaborations, and at regional and national conferences. _Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and are not all inclusive):_ * Oversee the development, writing, and submission of applications for federal funding opportunities. This includes strategically identifying and responding to funding opportunity announcements in a manner that advances the bureau’s key priorities, as well as working closely with the bureau’s administration and finance team to develop accurate budgets and budget narratives. * Work closely with bureau leadership to understand and identify programmatic gaps and needs and develop plans to secure funding for key priorities. This includes conducting timely research to identify external funding sources to support key priority areas and disseminating information on relevant funding opportunities, including summary sheets and grant outline templates. * Ensure programmatic compliance and oversight for all funded initiatives through supervision of grant implementation team members. This includes developing efficient systems to track and monitor the timely delivery of all grant deliverables and milestones, including systems to monitor grant spending and reporting requirements. * Represent BSAS at local, state, and national meetings. * Assist with Request for Response (RFR) writing and review process. * Respond to requests for information from the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD). * Compile reports on BSAS updates, activities, and accomplishments. * Support the development of new program models, as needed, including drafting policies, standards, guidelines, RFR, and other related planning documents. * Attend meetings as a representative of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. * Respond to external requests for information. _Preferred Qualifications:_ * Understanding of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines governing state and federal grant administration. * Awareness of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities. * Understanding of the Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS) and general knowledge of a range of computer programs (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. _About the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services:_ The Mission of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) is to foster healthy life choices through culturally responsive services that prevent, treat, and promote recovery from substance-related disorders. Our Guiding Principles include: * Addiction is a chronic disease that can be successfully prevented and treated. * Eliminating the stigma associated with addiction is essential to our work. * Substance use disorders affect individuals, families, and communities across the Commonwealth. * No single treatment is appropriate for everyone, and medications are an important element of treatment for many individuals. * People affected by substance addiction should be treated with dignity and respect. * The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services acknowledges the history of structural racism in the United States and its impact on health outcomes. The Bureau is committed to improving the quality of life for all Commonwealth residents, focusing on traditionally underserved and underrepresented populations. _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 the Reasonable 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, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) 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 (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) 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: *Grants and Innovation Director Location: Massachusetts-Boston-250 Washington Street Requisition ID: 240005HV