Grants Management Section

Phoenix Location

Salary: $78000 - $83000

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 11/05/2025

This position oversees and closely monitors the daily performance and functionality of the Grants Management Enterprise (GME) System as well as the team of Grants Technology Supervisor Technology Specialists and Data Analyst who work within the system to ensure Arizona Department of Education internal program areas and external Local Education Agencies (LEAs) can open and approve funding applications and supplements required for compliance. This allows LEAs to apply for and receive federal and state grant funding. This position will be directly involved in the recommendations for long-term streamlining system enhancements as well as immediate requests for fixes when bugs and errors within the system occur.
Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is/may be required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment for some staff; however Director positions are expected in-office 5 days per week. Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office.

Oversee all aspects of the GME system including but not limited to troubleshooting making recommendations to GM Administrator for system enhancements and ensuring that requested support items are completed
Facilitate and manage work done by the vendor in the GME system including having tech team conduct testing of work product reporting progress and ensuring work is completed to specification and becoming well versed in the vendor contract
Direct and lead Grants Management Tech Specialists Supervisor and Data Analyst with the day-to-day management of internal program area and external customer requests through help desk call center and other notifications of issues
Troubleshoot and resolve escalated issues while tracking complaints and errors within the Grants Management Enterprise (GME) system
Delegate direct train and provide coaching in the GM Tech Specialists day-to-day work to develop capacity and efficiency across the team
Interview hire and on-board new staff to the Grants Technology team
Actively participate in ongoing development improvement and documentation of Grants Management tech policies and procedures
Train staff on current processes and monitor their implementation to identify where training or clarification is needed
Prepare reports on an ad hoc basis using Excel or other appropriate software
Perform necessary prerequisite work to report on monthly performance measures within the timeframe established by leadership

Knowledge in:
Management and leadership techniques
Advanced Excel procedures and high-level functions
Best practice regarding development of reporting and data management
Best practice for data analysis and presentation of data for management purposes
Basic accounting principles
A Bachelors degree in business management accountancy management computer information systems computer science or a related field and/or equivalent leadership and experience working with reporting GME functionality knowledge etc. is required
Applicants must have supervisory experience

Skills in:
Interpreting statutes regulations rules and procedures
Quantitative and qualitative research
Excellent written and verbal communication skills that allow for technical information to be presented clearly to a non-technically oriented audience (system users)
Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office Suite
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with supervisors peers subordinates and client personnel
Supervisory and team building
Analytical skills that allow for detailed review of data and identification of errors in financial or programmatic information
Public speaking and teaching skills that focus on creating understanding among diverse audiences
Time management and organizational skills that allow for multiple important projects to be managed simultaneously and efficiently

Ability to:
Research analyze and resolve complex issues
Conduct data analysis
Design and create data dashboards or metrics for management analysis
Identify and analyze organizational processes and determine effective solutions
Organize ideas verbally and in writing.
Ability to train coach and develop staff.
Communicate effectively both individually and in group settings
Work under minimal direction executing sound judgement and decision making
Provide system related analysis and consultation including recommendation for implementation
Interpret reference materials such as uniform grant guidance state and federal laws rules regulations policies and procedures as they apply them
Initiate and lead projects on a small and large scale
Troubleshoot issues and provide solutions based on findings
Delegate with accuracy and desired outcomes in alignment with top leadership
Fluency navigating within the Grants Management Enterprise System

Preference will be given to those who have advanced knowledge of the following:
SQL
SharePoint experience
Knowledge of Grants Management Practices

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks required documents and if applicable a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

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.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans

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

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment subject to waiting period. On or shortly after your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

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 calling or emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.