Assistant Acquisition Program Manager

State of North Carolina

. Assist with day-to-day management of the Acquisition Program, including pre- and post-award activities .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $52,592 - $72,314 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant administration, contract negotiation, and land conservation processes, with strong skills in budget analysis and communication. Capable of managing diverse teams and improving program efficiencies through problem-solving and organizational skills.

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Grant AdministrationContract NegotiationLand ConservationBudget AnalysisProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementBudget ReviewAcquisition Program ManagementReal Estate Document ReviewProgress Reporting

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizationTeam CollaborationTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

ArcGISGoogle EarthPublic Land Records

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Acquisition ProgramConservation EasementFee Simple AcquisitionEnvironmental SciencesNatural Resource Sciences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with day-to-day management of the Acquisition Program, including pre- and post-award activities
Review and score annual Acquisition applications
Prepare and negotiate contracts with grantees
Monitor implementation of assigned active contracts
Meet with grantees for progress reporting
Coordinate with grantees and Acquisition and Legal teams on acquisition closings and project close-out
Review and approve weekly payment requests as first-line approver and back-up to the Program Manager
Assist grant recipients with contract and scope management
Review real estate documents, including appraisals, deeds, conservation easements, title, and plats
Participate in status meetings with the Acquisition Team and DNCR Legal
Identify obstacles, troubleshoot issues, and help improve Acquisition Program processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental, or natural resource sciences, or a closely related curriculum, from an appropriately accredited institution
Two years of experience related to the area of assignment
Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify
Valid driver’s license issued within the United States, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment
Availability Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Experience with state or federal grant administration, including contract and budget review (preferred)
Experience in land conservation, including fee simple and/or conservation easement acquisitions (preferred)
Skills in verbal and written communication, budget analysis, problem-solving, and organization (preferred)
Ability to work with diverse, non-co-located teams (preferred)
Familiarity with ArcGIS, Google Earth, and public land records (preferred)
Proof of employment eligibility on the first day of employment; participation in E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid telework eligibility under DNCR’s Telework Policy
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities and covered PWFA limitations
State employee benefits and perks (details linked in posting)