GRANTS SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

5d•$75,000

About The Position

The Rural Health Grants Specialist will lead the development, coordination, and management of agency-wide grant programs to support the strategic initiatives of Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services. This position involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including state agencies, community organizations, and federal partners, to identify sustainable funding opportunities, ensure compliance with regulations, and enhance the effectiveness of grant-funded initiatives. This position will oversee the lifecycle of ADHS' Rural Health Transformation Program grants from application to closeout, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This will include working with our financial area as well as creating and implementing processes for workplans, budgets, contract management, and grant closeout. This position will coordinate the agency's budgets, project narratives, and required reporting for the grant. In addition, the position will directly administer grant initiatives to develop billing infrastructure in county health departments and a request for grant applications for community-based projects that connect rural residents to health and social services. This position is grant-funded for a five-year period.

Requirements

Knowledge of Government grants management and grant life cycle
Knowledge of Federal funding sources, including their application processes and requirements
Knowledge of State financial requirements and procurement methodologies
Knowledge of Public health and healthcare systems
Knowledge of Performance management and continuous quality improvement
Knowledge of Contract monitoring and management
Skilled in Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Skilled in Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skilled in Proficiency in data analysis software and grant management systems
Skilled in Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Skilled in Developing and managing grant budgets, including monitoring expenditures and ensuring financial compliance
Skilled in Strong organizational and project management skills
Skilled in Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Skilled in Providing technical assistance to a variety of stakeholders
Ability to Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination
Ability to Apply best practices in administration, including outcome-focused funding and community engagement
Ability to Effectively coordinate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders (internal and external)

Nice To Haves

Master's level degree preferred in public administration, business, public health, social work, or related field.

Responsibilities

Oversee the lifecycle of agency-wide grants from application to closeout, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
Provide guidance and support to grant applicants and recipients in budget development, program design, implementation, and reporting. Coordinate and review internal budgets, project narratives and reports required for grant compliance and implementation
Create collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations. Serve as lead liaison with AHCCCS and Governor's Office on ADHS grant implementation
Prepare reports for stakeholders, including funding agencies and state leadership, on grant outcomes and strategic initiatives
Develop and manage specific grant projects. Projects include but are not limited to overseeing a billing consultant to assist counties with billing infrastructure and managing grants to community-based organizations linking rural residents to healthcare and social services.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Benefits

Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning infant at work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program