Program Manager

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Economic Development Manager position will oversee the work of a team dedicated to community development. Under administrative direction from Division Director, the economic development manager coordinates the administration of and the supervision of a department state and federal grant and loan programs and performs related work as required. DED is looking for a manager with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with grant management. Come join our team and help us Grow Nebraska.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public administration, community or regional planning, marketing or related field AND three years related experience.
• Experience in a related field may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
• Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous federal or state grant management experience
• Degree in economics, accounting, or business with an emphasis in accounting or auditing.

Responsibilities

• Trains staff in the policies and procedures of development activity to maintain and/or improve the performance levels of the employees through exposure to job knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work in accordance with established performance standards.
• Manages and provides oversight of federal and state grant programs.
• Plans, assigns, and directs the work activities of consultant staff to facilitate the attainment of the team’s work goals to ensure the consistent application of administrative and program policies, procedures, and standards, and to facilitate coordination of the unit supervised with the activities of other staff members within the Division.
• Analyzes records and reports on the status of projects to evaluate staff’s progress; implements necessary actions to ensure the goals and objectives of each project are attained.
• Discusses policies and procedures to provide operational guidelines for the accomplishment of project assignments and instructs consultants on how to handle matters when existing policies, procedures, or guidelines do not cover the situation; obtains pertinent information when an issue requires expertise to provide conclusive answers.
• Designs plans for development of communities, non-profits and public authorities within the State, working in concert with local regional state professionals and government officials.
• Confers with and advises local regional state professionals on how to establish a public/private group sector partnership to produce, finance and development activities.
• Gives and receives information requiring considerable judgment and authority regarding current and specific business of the work unit, by various means including spoken and written communication and direct contact.
• Reviews proposed projects and determines financial and programmatic feasibility of the project, including identifying appropriate sources of financing and the means to access financial resources.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager