Address: 2005 N CENTRAL AVE PHOENIX AZ 85004

Salary: $56098 - $84000

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 01/27/2026

The Arizona Attorney Generals Office Operations Division/Budget & Finance Section is seeking a Grants Specialist.

The Grants Specialist under the direction of the Grants Manager will provide critical and technical expertise across all phases of the grant cycle. This includes conducting thorough research to identify funding opportunities preparing and submitting grant applications and managing the administration of awarded grants. The specialist will oversee grant management activities ensuring that all financial and programmatic reporting requirements are met. This includes monitoring progress tracking expenditures and maintaining accurate records of procurement and inventory associated with the grant projects. Additionally the Grant Specialist will be responsible for facilitating the closeout process of grants ensuring that all deliverables are completed and that final reports comply with federal and state regulations. The role encompasses a dual responsibility as it involves both the duties of grant recipient and grant awarding.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days a week based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Coordinate with AGO leadership procurement and relevant stakeholders for grants awarded by the office. This will consist of providing pre-award presentations reviewing grant applications and providing notice of awards. Ensuring all necessary documents and information are submitted accurately and on time.

Coordinate with program leadership to prepare review and complete grant applications budget development and project proposals ensuring all necessary documents and information are submitted timely and accurately.

Prepare monitor and administer the progress of active grants ensuring all monthly quarterly and annual reporting and compliance requirements are met. Processes extensions appeals revisions amendments and close-outs. Maintaining accurate and organized records of all grant-related information.

Communicate regularly with grantees and grantors to provide updates on project progress and address any questions or concerns. Provides technical assistance with internal and external grant guidance policies and procedures and compliance requirements.

Conduct audit duties including site visits and follow up on corrective action plans.
Researches and identify new grant opportunities that support agency initiatives and programs.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of grant principles and practices including State grant requirements and code of Federal Regulations 2 CFR
Knowledge of different office tools such as Excel access eCivis and AZ360

SKILLS
Strong organizational and analytical skills with focus on attention to detail
Effective writing skills and research techniques
Financial administration

ABILITIES
Abilities to communication clearly and effectively with different groups both internal and external.
Ability to understand and communicate grant and financial terminology
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
Serve as a resource for the organization and outside entities applying for grants

2 years experience of government grant management experience. Grants Management certification & training.

Bachelors degree in a related field experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Drivers License is required along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

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 Attorney Generals Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Student Loan Assistance
Sick leave
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at or email us at

During all phases of the selection process people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AGs Human Resources Office at or via e-mail at The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orientation or age in its programs activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division 2005 N. Central Ave. Phoenix AZ 85004 Phone: Fax: .
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.