GRANTS SPECIALIST B - 72004184

Grants Specialist B

This is a highly responsible grants position within the Departmental Purchasing Section. This position's main focus is grant management activities, which require advanced skills in application, analysis, reconciliation, research, and reporting of the Department's grant activities. This position may also include grant writing.

Knowledge of grants management principles, theory concepts, and best practices, including accounting and auditing. Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis. Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, rules, and guidance, including but limited to allowable activities, contract development, grants management, grant reporting and performance, and Single Audit requirements. Knowledge of accounting systems and computer systems concepts. Knowledge of internal control concepts. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data. Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices. Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials. Ability to research and interpret accounting and grant regulations, literature, rules pronouncements, policies, and procedures related to grant activities. Ability to perform cost / benefit analyses. Ability to prepare financial statement work papers and schedules. Ability to prepare financial reports. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to research and apply for federal or state grants. Ability to communicate effectively with others including leadership, outside organizations, and federal agencies. Ability to conduct financial grant monitoring and prepare grant reports. Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial and operational data. Ability to examine, review, and analyze financial records. Ability to work independently.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Professional experience performing the duties as above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (preferred). Five (5) years managing grant applications or contracts, financial monitoring of grant activities, or completing grant reports. Four (4) years of grant writing experience, and accounting or auditing experience, is preferred. Level II background check required. This position requires sedentary work with repetitive motion.