Economic Development Consultant I (SOS Temporary)

State of Nebraska • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The State of Nebraska is hiring a Temporary Economic Development Consultant I through its SOS Temporary Program, an in-house staffing service that places talent in limited-term roles supporting state agencies, boards, and commissions. This assignment is with the Department of Economic Development and supports the administration of various economic recovery grant programs. The work includes reviewing recipient progress and financial documentation, maintaining grant records, preparing reports and program materials, identifying compliance issues, and occasionally visiting project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline related to the assigned work; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide authorized independent transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of experience reviewing business financial documents, such as bank statements, tax returns, general ledgers, invoices, and receipts, or financial audit experience.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• At least one year of experience interpreting federal, state, or local guidelines to evaluate program compliance and determine expense eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist program staff and management with administering various economic recovery grant programs.
• Review project progress reports and forms submitted by grant recipients.
• Review financial documents to track grant funding and interest.
• Review expenditure documentation to ensure expenses are reasonable and allowable under the program, agreement, and approved project budget.
• Ensure documentation is adequate and properly entered in the grant management system.
• Prepare program reports and compile data as requested by agency management.
• Draft, edit, and save program materials and documents as directed.
• Identify recipient non-completion of project deliverables or ineligible expenditures.
• Conduct occasional site visits to monitor progress.
• Perform other duties within the scope of classification as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible temporary assignments may include health, dental, and long- and short-term disability benefits; eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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