Assistant Administrator, Office of Budget & Grants Management (Administrator)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a numbers person who loves more than just the numbers. In this role, you'll help lead budget and grants management for the agency — which means plenty of analytical problem-solving, cross-agency collaboration, and the satisfaction of knowing your work helps keep NDE running well. The team is a fun one, the work is familiar enough to feel grounded but varied enough to stay interesting, and there's real room to grow your leadership skills here. If you care about continuous improvement and doing public service work the right way, we'd love to hear from you. The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.
Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.
Pay Grade 12: $92,834.59/year This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.
Teammates Enjoy In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $33,400 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more! Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return Thirteen paid holidays per year

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field and five years of experience related to the essential functions of the position to include leadership and/or managerial experience.
• Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., public administration, finance, business) and at least seven years of experience with budgeting, grants management, and financial oversight within an educational or government environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams, implementing fiscal processes, ensuring compliance, and providing financial training or guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversees accounting systems, ledgers, financial reports, tracking, datasets, and close-out activities related to budget, appropriations, and grant administration; identifies issues affecting fiscal compliance and ensures quality of services.
• Establishes quality control processes, assists with office strategic planning, and represents the office in administrative matters.
• Assists with review, interpretation, and implementation of federal and state laws and regulations related to cash management government standards.
• Develops and deploys improved operational efficiencies and systems to promote efficient day-to-day operations and ensure services meet expectations.
• Reviews and updates budget policies and procedures, and provides guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists with agency-wide financial planning and budget forecasting, ensuring operational compliance and appropriate cash flow.
• Directs system-wide contract funding review, accounting, billings, cost management, financial planning, and reporting.
• Ensures integrity of financial reporting to facilitate effective decision making.
• Leads Budget Management staff in development and management of budgets for offices, sections, and programs, while planning for major projects and efforts with budgetary implications.
• Assists with development of visible, accessible, and consistent financial, accounting, and reporting with a service-oriented approach supporting the culture of the NDE.
• Collaborates with and advises agency leadership on significant issues and operations of the Office of Budget & Grants Management.
• Maintains an understanding of the programs, services, and operational functions within NDE and appropriately implements policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Completes annual budget allotment, and ensures the budget reflects major projects and initiatives, operational requirements, and changes in state or federal regulations.
• Provides leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff.
• Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals.
• Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency.
• Delegates work and projects appropriately among staff.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager