Grant Management Specialist III

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

12d • $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grant Management Specialist III is responsible for being under the supervision of the Director of the Rural Health Transformation Program, this position serves as the Grant Management Specialist for Rural Health Transformation Program. This position will assist in providing leadership for all activities related to the planning, development and implementation grants. The Grant Management Specialist will communicate routinely with all interested parties and stakeholders as the grants progress. The Grant Management Specialist will assist in making sure the grant criterion is used and that the goals are met, in addition to assisting with coordination and overseeing the evaluation process.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public health or related field OR Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional or technical experience in a public health environment, business or leadership role and three years of experience grants management or related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Requirements include the ability to plan, coordinate and manage projects within grant guidelines and agency policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• The ability to interpret, analyze and resolve complex business issues.
• High competency with Microsoft Office and Office365 platforms and other web-based programs including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assists with federal grant applications and required reporting for cross-cutting grants including annual reports, progress reports, agency reports, etc
• Attends all state and federal RHTP grantee meetings
• Presents information at state and federal meetings and is comfortable with in-person and virtual platforms
• Budget preparation, analysis, and evaluation in coordination with Grants Management and the OSDH Financial Service divisions
• Tracking of expenditures and validation of cross-cutting grants
• Oversight of annual grant application process, including the organization, analysis, preparation of necessary materials, submission and the documentation of award amounts including active contracts funded by the cross-cutting grants
• Provision of guidance for completing narrative and budget assignments, meeting deadlines, obtaining programmatic and departmental approvals
• Consultation with internal and external partners involved with grant activities to resolve problems, identify needs, and discuss program effectiveness
• Assists with eGrant trainings and review of agency grants to improve grant outcomes and future grant submissions
• Ensuring compliance with grant reporting requirements and deliverables
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees