Grants Officer (ARPA)

Job Description:

Grants Officer (ARPA)

Description

Looking to put your grant management skills to use? We are expanding our team! There has never been a more exciting time to become a State of Missouri team member! Through the American Rescue Plan Act, the State of Missouri is investing nearly $1 billion to strengthen our communities and help drive business.

The Missouri Department of Public Safety-Office of the Director administers and provides oversight for multiple American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants in support of our mission. We value integrity, accountability, professionalism, diversity, and teamwork. We’re looking for a person who shares these values to administer and monitor grant activities for our team.

This is a temporary, full-time, benefit-eligible position based upon federal ARPA funding.

Position funding will end no later than December 31, 2026, with an extension possible based upon additional funding availability.

Job Description:

• Grant monitoring and technical assistance for projects and subrecipients to ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements and program guidelines
• Provide technical support to grant subrecipients, including interpretation, explanation, and application of state and federal statutes, rules, and guidelines
• Review reimbursement requests; approve funds releases
• Review project status reports and review, analyze, and assist with performance measurement data to ensure effective program operations
• Maintain knowledge of state and federal requirements to provide internal compliance and policy support to teammates
• Conduct internal and external monitoring of grant programs and functions, and prepare detailed reports as requested
• Exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment in the performance of assigned responsibilities
• Perform other related work as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in accounting; economics; business, nonprofit, or public administration; or a closely related area. (Professional experience in these areas may substitute for education on a year for year basis.)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with state and/or federal program administration and compliance highly preferred
• Very organized; skilled in project management basics
• Strong inter-personal communicator
• Strong writing abilities, including the preparation of complete and concise reports
• Strong computer software skills including MS products like Excel, Word, & Outlook, project management software, and online grant management tools
• Ability to travel in support of projects and project monitoring.

Salary:

$51,742.56 per Year