Public Safety Grants & Program Manager
About The Position
The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Public Safety Grants & Program Manager in Richmond, Virginia. This position manages and coordinates activities related to federal and state grants, and other special funds to state and local government entities, state and local law enforcement agencies, private and public colleges and universities, and other professional organizations, assisting them in implementing and managing public safety, law enforcement resources, and crime prevention. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us! What you will do: Lead the coordination and management of programmatic activities related to federal and state grants and other special funds that support public safety, law enforcement, and crime prevention initiatives across the Commonwealth. In this role, you will oversee a large and complex grant portfolio that provides funding to state and local government entities, law enforcement agencies, public and private colleges and universities, and other professional organizations. You will work closely with all levels of agency staff, including grant program staff, grants management, administrative personnel, and division and agency leadership, to ensure effective administration of grant programs. Responsibilities include managing key components of the grant lifecycle such as fund disbursement and grant applications; developing memoranda of understanding and funding opportunities; establishing and evaluating application criteria; conducting fiscal and financial analysis of applications; and preparing required reports for federal awarding agencies, state governing bodies, and agency leadership.
Requirements
- Knowledge of policies and procedures of State Government.
- Knowledge of the functions and structures of state and local law enforcement agencies and other departments.
- Documented experience monitoring the use of multiple state and federal grant funding sources.
- Proven ability to compose narrative reports, correspondence and analyzing data.
- Excellent, effective oral and written communication skills.
- A strong work ethic, exceptional customer service skills, and a positive attitude.
- Knowledge of principles of program planning and development.
- Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules/regulations and policies and procedures.
- Exercises independent judgment.
- Frequently contacts internal and external customers to gather information or provide information.
- Performs complex technical duties, such as reviewing and prioritizing budget expenditures and reimbursements under multiple programs.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/G-Suite to include but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, and e-mail software.
- Documented experience in working both as an active and contributing team member as well as independently.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to think strategically and cross culturally and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
- Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.
- Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
- Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with grant making processes as applied in a state or federal agency.
- Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to grants.
- Knowledge of principles of program planning and development.
Responsibilities
- Lead the coordination and management of programmatic activities related to federal and state grants and other special funds that support public safety, law enforcement, and crime prevention initiatives across the Commonwealth.
- Oversee a large and complex grant portfolio that provides funding to state and local government entities, law enforcement agencies, public and private colleges and universities, and other professional organizations.
- Work closely with all levels of agency staff, including grant program staff, grants management, administrative personnel, and division and agency leadership, to ensure effective administration of grant programs.
- Managing key components of the grant lifecycle such as fund disbursement and grant applications
- Developing memoranda of understanding and funding opportunities
- Establishing and evaluating application criteria
- Conducting fiscal and financial analysis of applications
- Preparing required reports for federal awarding agencies, state governing bodies, and agency leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
