Senior Grants Specialist

City of Saint Paul•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

The City of Saint Paul is hiring a Senior Grants Specialist. This position plays an important role in the administration and oversight of complex grant-funded programs. In this position, you will serve as a technical resource, help ensure compliance with federal funding requirements, and support the City in strengthening its grant management practices and systems. The salary range for this position is $93,641.60 – $122,948.80 annually , with starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
Six years of progressively responsible work experience in grants administration, community development, or government program administration
At least two years of which must have been as a Grants Specialist or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Support the administration, monitoring, and closeout of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding, ensuring programmatic, financial, and reporting requirements are met.
Assist with risk assessments related to federal funding, identifying potential compliance, financial, contractual, and programmatic risks and helping determine appropriate actions to address concerns.
Assist with the implementation and onboarding of a new grants management software platform, including supporting processes, data and document management, user adoption, and training.
Administer grant agreements, contracts, and other funding documents, helping ensure requirements, deliverables, expenditures, and documentation comply with applicable funding requirements and City policies.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to City departments, project managers, and other partners on grant requirements, eligibility, compliance, reporting, and grant administration practices.