Grants Manager
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families community organizations advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life.
GRANTS MANAGER
Division of Financial Operations
Financial Services Administration
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $72000.00 $89100.00 Annually
Grade: 23
Closing Date: April 7 2025
Would you like to be a part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service community and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az; or click on the link here to view Our DES video. Come Join the DES Team!
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Grants Manager for the Division of Financial Operations Financial Services Administration. This position is responsible for the reconciliation projects for specific grants fund sources reports charts of accounts revenue and other FSAmanaged items. The Grants Manager will work closely with divisional support teams to develop project plans associated with each reconciliation activity; and develop templates guidelines and processes for grant management activities. This position identifies opportunities for administrationwide grant management improvement projects and activities and takes the lead to implement such projects; assigns tasks associated with teamspecific reconciliation projects to analysts and manages the workflow of the project; provides regular status updates to the reconciliation team lead/manager and programmatic team lead/manager; and works with the programmatic assistant team.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supervises directs coordinates and manages the Departments Grants Management process.
Mentors new Accountants/Financial Analysts.
Liaisons with internal and external partners including governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
Develops and manages grant reconciliation process within FSA.
Oversees annual budget and required federal financial/programmatic reporting functions application of funds and analysis of data to develop spending plans for community partners.
Serves as an internal resource to FSA teams including engagement with team huddles and meetings related to the reconciliation efforts of specific grants.
Leads project teams for each reconciliation ensuring engagement and collaboration amongst the program FSA and grants team.
Monitors Federal and State legislation.
Identifies researches reviews analyzes and establishes possible impacts of proposed and pending Federal and State legislation policy changes GAAP impacts or funding modifications for assigned areas.
Knowledge of:
Developing longterm relationships with agencies and personnel individuals and representatives of various entities.
Federal State and local laws codes and regulations regarding SSBG and grants management.
Best practices in grant trends through reading research and participation in seminars and other educational opportunities and memberships in the field.
Skills in:
Collaborative work style with a high level of integrity flexibility and strong service mentality; and examining developing reengineering and recommending governing policies and procedures.
Project management; identifying problems and recommending solutions in a clear concise and proactive manner.
Computer software including spreadsheets word processing and presentation applications.
Ability to:
Demonstrate excellence in managing grants and financial reports vendor relationships fiscal and process control and reporting.
Plan implement and monitor grants in a workable and concise manner; understand interpret and communicate grant terminology.
Coordinate and communicate with parties involved in grant ongoing projects.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Masters Degree in Business Administration or Accounting or a closely related field.
One year experience at the Accountant 4.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C. R210207.11.
Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the Agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the LongTerm Disability (LTD) program after a 27week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for lifelong income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of taxdeferred retirement investments.
On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.
For questions about this career opportunity please contact Rose Ibe ator
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contactingor Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
