Grant Manager - Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Grant Specialist III to work in the Public Safety Office - Justice.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What Youll Earn

The salary is $5,000.00 - $5687.50 monthly ($60,000.00 - $68,250.00 a year). Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more:

What Youll Do

This is a job that performs highly complex (senior-level) grant development, analysis, monitoring, and management work. Work involves evaluating grant applications for eligibility and appropriateness; assisting with monitoring schedules and reports; and analyzing performance data to determine the efficacy of funded programs. Writes and edits reports, briefs, plans, and other documents. Effectively communicates with industry leaders and other professionals to accomplish mutual business objectives. An employee at this level is aware of state priorities as well as grant management practices and procedures and works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude of the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Effectively plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates grant funded programs.
• Analyzes grant applications to determine eligibility and compliance with state/federal statutes and best practices.
• Negotiates changes with potential grantees to make adjustments that ensure accountability and that the project scope meets the requirements and priorities established by the PSO or the federal government.
• Independently reviews and approves requests for payments involving multi-million dollar state and federal appropriations.
• Initiates contacts with requestors to discuss potential ineligible items or to request additional documentation to support requested funds.
• Professionally communicates with city and county leaders, state agency executives, and other professionals about grant priorities, guidelines, and requirements.
• Develops, establishes, and maintains productive and effective business relationships with other state and local criminal justice agencies and organizations as required to fulfill the objectives of this position.
• Analyzes grant activities, identifies problem areas, provides technical assistance, and works with grantees to develop corrective action plans.
• Identifies agencies who fail to comply and initiates a request for the PSO to hold further funds to the agency.
• Develops and executes monitoring schedules and reports.
• Prepares and reviews grant closeout materials.
• As assigned, represents the Governors Office at meetings related to division funding opportunities and allowable activities.
• Provides guidance to PSO staff, grantees, applicants, and others, including via conferencing and other means.
• Determines eligibility of requests for grant adjustments, works with grantees to ensure accountability and makes recommendations for approval or denial.
• Ensures a grantees compliance with conditions of funding placed on their grant and removes or clears the conditions when all requirements are met.
• Analyzes performance data to identify discrepancies and follows-up with grantee to revise data, as appropriate.
• Manages the collection, organization, and analysis of grant-related data using Excel and Access databases.
• Assists the Program Administrator in coordinating the workflow of grant related activities.
• Provides training to potential and current grant recipients on the application process and reporting requirements.
• Attends conferences, training, and other professional development opportunities to increase job knowledge and technical expertise.
• Maintains regular work sched le.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

How Youll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible grant and/or program management experience.
• Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Youre a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

Its a great job for a professional who likes to perform consultative services and technical assistance for grant programs. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily. Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.