Grant and Contract Coordinator Lead w/in-training | Financial Services Division | Tumwater

State of Washington•Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Grant & Contract Coordinator Lead in the Financial Services Division, located in Tumwater, Washington. The position is not union-represented and may be filled at the Grant & Contract Coordinator level through an in-training appointment. The Lead salary range is $56,952–$76,608 annually; the Coordinator salary range is $51,600–$69,348 annually. The base pay offered may vary according to the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. The Financial Services Division provides accountability for the AGO’s financial, budgetary, and accounting practices. Its Contracts and Grants Unit centrally manages and oversees agency procurements, contracts, and grants. As part of a team responsible for effective grant administration, the Grant & Contract Coordinator Lead provides office-wide grant management and serves as a resource for AGO staff, other agencies, and vendors. The position develops, monitors, and implements financial reporting and supports accountability, results monitoring, and systems and controls. It also identifies grant opportunities that can advance programs and serve the state, and reviews, updates, and edits documents for accuracy. The AGO serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities, as well as the Legislature and Governor. It comprises nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff. The agency describes its work as including economic justice and consumer protections, social justice and civil rights, and criminal justice and public safety.

Requirements

For the Grant & Contract Coordinator level: a bachelor’s degree in business administration or an allied field, plus two years of experience in grant or contract administration or equivalent experience. Two additional years of applicable experience may substitute for the education requirement.
For the Grant & Contract Coordinator Lead level: a bachelor’s degree in business administration or an allied field, plus one year of experience as a Grant and Contract Coordinator or equivalent.
Attention to detail in reviewing, updating, and editing documents for accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant management.
Knowledge of grant research and application processes.
Experience conducting training sessions.
Expert-level knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

Research and identify grant funding needs, opportunities, and sources.
Gather information about program areas and assist in developing goals, objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, and other grant components.
Coordinate and prepare grant proposals and applications, and evaluate proposals and applications submitted by others, including assessing compliance with regulations and federal and state laws.
Submit grant materials and ensure compliance with award requests.
Provide oversight, analysis, and monitoring of grant activities.
Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions and state and federal rules; note special billing and budget or expenditure tracking requirements, and ensure contracts comply with standard accounting procedures.
Review and approve expenditures for payment.
Monitor programs for compliance with reporting requirements, budget and timetable guidelines, and program effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, including cost principles, the uniform chart of accounts, the Super Circular, auditing standards and OMB Circulars, sub-recipient monitoring, and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act.
Coordinate and monitor grant agreements with state agencies and sub-recipients.
Monitor progress reports, spending by category, and deliverables; communicate concerns and help realign activity as needed.
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external parties, providing relevant and accurate information in a timely and professional manner in accordance with procedures and policies.
Prepare routine correspondence related to the work.
Participate in teams to improve the effectiveness of internal systems and tools.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
Vacation, sick, and other leave.
11 paid holidays per year.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans.
Life insurance.
Dependent Care Assistance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Tuition waiver.
Deferred Compensation.
Employee Recognition Leave.
Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options.
Wellness Program.
Infants in the Workplace Program.
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, webinars, and other cost-free support resources.
Employee-driven affinity groups, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, and Veterans groups.