About Us

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!

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NOTE: As a NYC contracted agency all positions at Good Shepherd Services fall under the NYC vaccine mandate. All employees, volunteers and interns must show proof of vaccination upon hire.

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Benefits

For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks: 

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
• 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)

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Overview

The Government Contracts Implementation Manager is responsible for all aspects of contract development and management for 15-30 government funding streams.

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Reports to: Assistant Director, GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS  

Location: 305 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10001  

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt  

Salary: $70,000-$76,000/year

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Major Duties

• Partner with program and support staff to ensure compliance with government contracts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government funders for portfolio of contracts.
• Prepare, coordinate and submit documents for contract applications including workscopes, budgets, performance measurements, and supporting documentation – in coordination with program administrators and other support departments.
• Prepare reports required by government agencies in coordination with program staff and support departments.
• Monitor compliance with key deliverables, in coordination with PEP, and coordinate with government agencies as necessary.
• Coordinate and respond to all audit related activities by government agencies including Performance Evaluation rebuttals, site visits, and corrective action plans.
• Manage the preparation of relevant applications for programmatic licensure including but not limited to SACC, Summer Camp, Adoption, and Residential Operating Certificates.
• Prepare rate applications in coordination with the Finance Department.
• Facilitate the negotiation of changes to originally proposed scopes of services, program deliverables and program locations for assigned portfolio areas.
• Prepare contract related correspondence and reports requested by government agencies or in response to policy regulations or changes.
• Work with the Finance Department to ensure accurate and timely billing and invoicing; assist on budget modifications; and prepare program related information for the agency audit.
• Manage related information on agency databases, electronic, and hard copy files.
• Maintain contract summaries for program staff and respond to inquiries on contract related issues.
• Maintain current procurement documents, reporting and budget templates and other pertinent forms.
• Assist Grant Managers in the preparation of competitive renewals and new applications as needed/upon request. This will include but not be limited to the following: (1) collect, analyze and catalog demographic and other statistical data; (2) research new funding streams; (3) draft proposal documents; and (4) assemble submissions.
• Attend regular meeting and relevant conferences, training and workshops.
• Perform other duties or special project work as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Two years of relevant experience required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Capability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self-initiative and contributing as part of a team.
• Must be self-motivated, detail and deadline oriented with a demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; capable of working comfortably with a variety of individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization

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Additional Information

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity . We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach , and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

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Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.