Grants Administrator 2 (PCN 110279)

State of Alaska • Juneau, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position manages the full life cycle of complex state and federal grants and cooperative agreements, ensuring compliance with all requirements while supporting program staff. Key duties include reviewing applications and proposals, analyzing budgets, managing awards and contracts, completing FFATA reporting, and closing out federal revenues and expenditures. The role also provides cross coverage for other grants staff to maintain continuity of operations. The Division of Administrative Services (DAS) provides efficient, cost effective and customer-oriented administrative services to support the ADFG mission of scientific integrity and sustainable fish and wildlife management. This position provides the professional level leadership necessary to assure the success of department objectives in a complex financial environment. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Grants Administrator 1 with the State of Alaska.
• OR Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods.
• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Grants Management: Knowledge of requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals, and awarding and administering grants and agreements.
• Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in accounting, grants administration, budget administration, procurement, professional services contracts and/or providing administrative support to a business or organization.
• A Department of Administration, Division of General Services, Procurement Level III Certification will be required to conduct procurement on behalf of the agency as the procurement officer of record. This position will work towards attaining that certification and continuous certification will be necessary.
• Additional training from the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities for construction certification will also be required.
• Transcripts, if used to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are accepted).
• Copies of the last three (3) performance evaluations.
• Three (3) professional references, who have supervised your work, with current contact information (phone number or email address).
• This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

Nice To Haves

• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work and applies critical thinking to manage multiple demands and competing priorities. Works independently and as part of a team while maintaining cooperative relationships.
• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology to access, collect, analyze, maintain, and disseminate data and information.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough and conscientious when performing work and reviewing materials.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and able to create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Knowledge of IRIS and/or TEARS, or similar systems.
• Communication: Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Customer Service: Works effectively with clients and customers—including the public, agency staff, other agencies, and external organizations—to assess needs, provide information and assistance, resolve issues, and meet expectations.
• Valid Alaska Driver`s License, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the full life cycle of complex state and federal grants and cooperative agreements, ensuring compliance with all requirements while supporting program staff.
• Reviews applications and proposals.
• Analyzes budgets.
• Manages awards and contracts.
• Completes FFATA reporting.
• Closes out federal revenues and expenditures.
• Provides cross coverage for other grants staff to maintain continuity of operations.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work both independently and alongside department leadership on innovative solutions.
• The division is committed to providing the tools and support needed to achieve work-life balance within a culture that values and recognizes each team member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree