WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE: Texas Workforce Commission seeks an experienced grant manager to lead the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) and Apprenticeship Grants department within the Workforce Development Division. The ideal candidate understands the contract and grant management cycle, has strong leadership skills, is versed in state and federal statutes and regulations governing grants, is well-organized, meticulous, has a knack for problem solving and a keen eye for details.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: The AEL and Apprenticeship Grants Manager (Manager IV) performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of an agencys business function, division, or department. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -Lead a team of grant management professionals who evaluate, develop, and administer AEL and apprenticeship grants and offer technical assistance to the grantees and other stakeholders. -Develop and review new and existing policies, procedures, and processes, and establish and track goals, performance measures, budgets, and expenditures. -Serve as a member of the division leadership team, working closely with other division leaders to achieve the statutory, agency, and divisional goals and benchmarks; participate in the grant approval process. -Advise senior leadership through high-quality reporting, analysis, research, and technical assistance. - Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH: - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plusfive years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, one year and six months of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity. -One year of full-time experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -The skills to gather, assess, correlate, and analyze complex grant management scenarios and deliver high-quality work with great attention to detail. Impeccable business communications skills and the ability to present on diverse topics to various audiences. -A track record of working in a dynamic environment with pending deadlines and changing priorities. -An ability to lead, manage, and inspire a diverse, primarily remote team of grant managers and program specialists. -A talent for ensuring high quality customer service while prioritizing state and federal requirements and goals. -The successful candidate must obtain (or maintain) the Certified Texas Contract Management (CTCM) and Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certifications within one year of employment. The Texas Workforce Commission will pay for each certification's preparatory course and a successful test attempt. Must maintain certification throughout employment.

YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive starting salary: $7,790.31-$8,179.82/month - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position r other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: -To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo. -TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. -In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. -A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.