Grants Officer

Looking to put your grant management skills to use? We are expanding our team! There has never been a more exciting time to become a State of Missouri team member!

The Missouri Department of Public Safety-Office of the Director administers and provides oversight for multiple grants in support of our mission. We value integrity, accountability, professionalism, diversity, and teamwork. We’re looking for a person who shares these values to administer and monitor grant activities for our team.

Job Description:

• Grant monitoring and technical assistance for projects and subrecipients to ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements and program guidelines
• Provide technical support to grant subrecipients, including interpretation, explanation, and application of state and federal statutes, rules, and guidelines
• Review reimbursement requests; approve fund releases
• Review project status reports and review, analyze, and assist with performance measurement data to ensure effective program operations and outcomes
• Maintain knowledge of state and federal requirements to provide internal compliance and policy support to teammates
• Conduct internal and external monitoring of grant programs and functions, and prepare detailed reports as requested
• Exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment in the performance of assigned responsibilities
• Perform other related work as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with state and/or federal program administration and compliance highly preferred
• Very organized; skilled in project management basics
• Strong inter-personal communicator
• Strong writing abilities, including the preparation of complete and concise reports
• Strong computer software skills including MS products like Excel, Word, & Outlook, project management software, and online grant management tools
• Ability to travel in support of projects and project monitoring.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in accounting; economics; business, nonprofit, or public administration; or a closely related area. (Professional experience in these areas may substitute for education on a year for year basis.)

If you have any questions about this position please contact:

DPS.Hires@dps.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.