Position Number: 22163120
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: September 10, 2026
Job Duties:
• Lead and oversee all DHS procurement activities, including contracts, grants, and purchase orders.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Direct vendor selection, contract evaluation, negotiations, awards, and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate procurement efforts statewide by working with divisions, support offices, and external partners.
• Serve as DHS’s primary procurement authority, ensuring accountability, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience leading large, complex public sector procurement operations.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal procurement laws, human services regulations, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volume contracting, grant administration, and vendor negotiations.
• Proven leadership experience supervising diverse teams and managing cross agency coordination.
• Advanced skills in fiscal management, internal controls, audit preparation, and risk mitigation.
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Job Series: Social Services Programs – Competitive
Classification: DHS Division Manager
Class Code: SSP04C
Pay Grade: SPC07
Salary Range: $103,991 - $153,907
At least five years of experience in human services, public administration, program administration, or a related field, including two years in a leadership capacity.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
When you work for the State of Arkansas, you have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others through the delivery of critical services. Whether improving the lives of others through workforce development, critical infrastructure repair, foster care placement, emergency response, blockchain technology, or forestry preservation, state employees add significant value to the lives of all Arkansans.
