Grants & Finance Manager (Program Planner 3)

State of Iowa•Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as one of two federal grants program administrators. As the Governor-appointed State Administering Agency (SAA) for federal criminal justice-related grants, DPS is responsible for securing and managing federal criminal justice funding. As a subject matter expert in federal grants administration processes, this position will develop, implement, administer, and evaluate all aspects of a department-wide federal grants program and serve as ODCP's financial manager.

Requirements

Seven years of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility).
One year of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility); and
A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes nine months of full-time work as a Program Planner 2 or twenty-seven months of full-time work as a Program Planner 1.

Nice To Haves

Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume within the NEOGOV application.
Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety investigators before a final letter of employment offer is delivered.
Some travel within the State of Iowa is required.

Responsibilities

Implementing all facets of the federal grant process including strategic planning and collaboration, mining for grants, writing and editing, implementation, administration, and evaluation.
Ensuring financial integrity and programmatic efficacy while confirming with laws, rules and regulations set forth in 2 CFR Part 200, OMB cost principles, FMCSA policies, state procurement, and state accounting policies.
Facilitating annual pass-through grant application processes, reviewing, scoring, and administering sub-grants.
Providing technical assistance, guidance, and support to DPS staff, other state and local agencies, and funded programs.
Completing Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting.
Facilitates bill and claim payments.
Prepares and requests draw-downs of federal grant funds.
Manages financial activity of DPS grant recipients in electronic grants management system (IowaGrants.gov).
Assists with desk reviews, audits and site visits.
Submits quarterly, annual and other financial reports regarding federal grants.
Monitors and reconciles state financial systems and federal grants management systems.
Manages time tracking, administrative costs, indirect cost calculations, and administration.
Assists in developing/updating ODCP policies and staff procedures.
Develops DPS federal grant management policies and procedures.
Some training and travel required.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Vacation accruals that begin on day one and rollover on a yearly basis
Unlimited sick leave accrual
Nine (9) paid holidays per year
Health – Affordable plans with the state paying more than 90% of premiums
Dental – Dental - Free for single coverage and affordable family coverage with access to a vision discount program
Life – $20,000 in life insurance free, with an option to purchase additional coverage (depending upon Collective Bargaining Agreements)
Long-Term Disability Insurance – Available at no cost
IPERS Retirement package offering a lifetime monthly financial benefit for vested employees. For every $1 an employee contributes, the state matches with $1.50
Retirement Investors’ Club (RIC) offering a voluntary savings program including a State match of up to $75/month
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs