November 5, 2024

ND Health and Human Services

FULL TIME

Vendor Management Specialist

Economic Assistance -Statewide Remote - Vendor Management Specialist
Enhance program integrity and efficiency by managing vendor relations and streamlining communication between policy and service providers for the ND Health and Human Services Economic Assistance section. We are offering two positions: one focused on vendor management for the LIHEAP program and the other on CCAP/TANF.
As a Vendor Management Specialist, you will ensure equitable practices through diligent oversight, guaranteeing the fair and consistent application of program rules. You will uphold high standards of practice through detailed reporting and proactive management of vendor relationships, which includes improving communication with vendors and conducting regular audits to verify compliance. Your responsibilities will also involve providing training and technical support regarding compliance and performing site visits to audit vendor operations, check billings, and investigate any discrepancies.
To thrive in this position, you must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective vendor relationships, along with a commitment to continuous improvement. You should be comfortable juggling multiple projects in a dynamic environment, ensuring that all program outcomes are met while responding to inquiries and providing assistance to vendors and participants. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will enable you to manage various priorities effectively. A proactive compliance mindset is essential, allowing you to view challenges as opportunities for growth while fostering a culture of compliance.
To be considered for the Vendor Management Specialist positions, you must have an associates degree or 4+ years of experience with Human Service programs or auditing.
About HHS:
ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.
Location:
ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position may work from home within the state of North Dakota and must be willing and able to travel for meetings. Applicants residing in or relocating to North Dakota or in bordering communities will be considered.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
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Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Rachel Schafer at raischafer@nd.gov or at 701.328.1672.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - Economic Assistance
Unit Phone Number: 701.328.2310
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.