Grant Specialist; Austin

WHO WE ARE

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas in the AEL & Apprenticeship Grants Department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

We encourage all to apply who are results-oriented, devoted, and compassionate individuals with strong leadership and organizational skills looking to advance your career working with all levels of state and federal government, partners, and stakeholders to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals, and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity.

The Grant Specialist III performs highly complex (senior-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Provide guidance and assistance to external clients regarding grant administration, policies, and procedures; and resolves related issues and concerns.
• Review submitted grant applications and determines the applicant's eligibility for award based on established criteria.
• Coordinate and approve work plans and timeliness to ensure submission of state or federal grant applications and program reports in a timely manner.
• Coordinate, research, and identify sources of external funds and creates proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities
• Develop and edit grant documents incorporating stakeholder feedback.
• Monitor the implementation, management, evaluation, and close-out of grants according to rules and regulations. Serves as a subject matter expert in area of grant administration.
• Serve as a liaison between the agency, the State and grant funding sources by attending meetings, responding to information requests and resolving issues between parties involved.
• Monitor performance of grant deliverables and expenditures and provides feedback to external clients on progress.
• Special Projects:
  Participates in projects related to data management, developing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, and providing analysis on grant performance.
• Perform related work as assigned and required to meet the mission and goals of the department, division, and the Texas Workforce Commission agency.

• Two years of full-time experience in the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and/or contract administration; business administration principles and practices; and research and budgeting processes.
• Three years of full-time experience in the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants
• Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations; to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements; and to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of program planning and development.
• Ability to oversee the work of others.
• Current certifications as a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) and/or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive starting salary: $4,870.00 - $5,120.00/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
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