Grant Specialist IV

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Works under limited direction of the Operations and Business Services (OBS) Unit Grants Team Supervisor within the Division for Regional and Local Health Operations (RLHO) with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Coordinates with grantees and contractors on programmatic activities. Produces grant applications and progress reports, participates in requests for proposals that obtain federal funding, and works with RLHO staff to make state and federal funding available to RLHO organizations and other agencies. Initiates program activities to evaluate grants, budgets, and program expenditure data as well as progress on programmatic objectives, to ensure optimum program implementation. Assists in cross-division and interagency coordination of programmatic activities for grants received or administered by RLHO Division.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to Texas state agencies.
• Knowledge of business administration principles and practices; and budgeting and accounting policies, practices, and operations.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes relating to contracts and grants administration.
• Knowledge of performance measures and grant funding activities.
• Skill in grant and budget preparation, development, and monitoring.
• Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and negotiating and implementing solutions.
• Skill in writing analyses, documentation, proposals, plans, policies, procedures, standards, and reports.
• Skill in interpreting and applying policies, procedures and regulations.
• Skill in using personal computer application software such as Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and Word), or similar programs.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines for simultaneous tasks.
• Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to generate and assess potential solutions and to anticipate needs and problems in advance.
• Ability to work independently and to exercise judgment in making administrative and technical decisions.
• Ability to plan and effectively manage/schedule multiple projects, time and resources.
• Ability to assess and manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Valid drivers license
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field preferred. Experience may be substituted year for year for formal education.
• At least two years of experience in the administration, development, coordination, or monitoring of grants or contracts required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Grants Team Supervisor with preparing, submitting, and tracking RLHO Division grant applications/proposals, including the PHIG and other requests for proposals/applications.
• Serves as subject matter expert on grants that provide funding to the Division, including the Public Health Infrastructure grant (PHIG).
• Tracks requirements, due dates, and renewals for contracts, grants, and other deliverables to ensure proactive initiation and timely completion.
• Ensures grant compliance by monitoring and analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.
• Other duties as assigned, including actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activation.

Benefits

• DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

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