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Grant Manager - Austin, Texas

Texas Space Commission is looking for a Grant Manager (Grant Specialist V).

Who We Are

The Texas Space Commission works to promote innovation in the field of space operations and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the Texas economy. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What Youll Earn

The salary is $7,500.00 - $8,750.00 a month ($90,000.00 - $105,000.00 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 advanced (senior-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work. Works in a fast-paced and professional environment involving the preparation, maintenance, and reporting of grant awards; evaluation of grant applications to determine appropriateness of grant or compliance with requirements and standards; monitoring grant awards; and serving as a liaison between local, state, and/or federal government partners. Maintaining strict confidentiality and working within tight deadlines are required.

• Researches and identifies sources of external funds and creates or develops proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities.
• Prepares work plans and timelines to ensure timely submission of state or federal grant applications and program reports in a timely manner.
• Interprets policies, rules, or regulations; provides guidance to staff and the community regarding grant administration, compliance, policies, and procedures; and resolves related issues and concerns.
• Ensures grantees compliance with conditions of grants by monitoring and analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations, and removes or clears the conditions when all requirements are met, in coordination with the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Reviews submitted grant applications and assists in determining an applicants eligibility for award based on established criteria.
• Provides guidance to the Board, Commission staff, grantees, applicants, and others, including via conferencing and other means.
• Initiates contact with requestors to discuss potential ineligible items or to request additional documentation to support requested funds.
• Professionally communicates with city and county leaders, private industry stakeholders, state agency executives, and other professionals about grant priorities, guidelines, and requirements.
• Analyzes project costs and prepares budget justifications and budget revisions for awarded grants.
• Serves as a liaison between the agency, the State, and potential grant funding recipients by attending meetings, responding to information requests, and resolving issues between parties involved.
• Maintains files and records and prepares reports related to grants issued and/or received.
• Develops and amends grant contracts, in coordination with the Chief Compliance Officer, including grant contracts awarded to sub-recipients.
• Prepares grant closeout materials.
• Prepares grant applications, award notification letters, and other official correspondence with grantees.
• Develops policies, rules, or regulations; coordinates guidance provided to staff and the community regarding grant administration, compliance, policies, and procedures; and resolves related issues and concerns.
• Initiates and coordinates cross-functional work groups composed of internal and external stakeholders to develop program objectives, work plans, and budgets.
• Develops and implements procedures for activity development and determine grant worthiness.
• Monitors the implementation, management, evaluation, and close-out of grants according to rules and regulations.
• Monitors and an lyzes grant work budgets to determine spending trends, areas of concern, and the general outlook of the grant fund.
• Develops requirements for grant programs and creates grant applications that may be awarded by the grantor agency.

How Youll Qualify

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of experience in administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants.

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 major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Current accreditation as a Certified Texas Contract Manager.
• Previous experience working at a government agency (local/state/federal).

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

Its a great job for a professional who likes to perform grant development, coordination, and administration work in a fast-paced and professional environment. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily. 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.