Arkansas Department of Human Services
Overview
Position Number: 22088868 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: 09/26/2025 Anticipated Starting Salary: 57351 The Department of Public Safetys mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the states premier public safety agency. This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings. If you are requesting veterans preference, please include your DD214. ADEM is committed to responding quickly to the needs of the citizens of Arkansas during times of disaster, whether it be natural or man-made. ALL ADEM staff, regardless of position title, serve a role in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to aide in response efforts. Position Information
Job Series:
Grant Management Competitive Classification:
Grants Manager Class Code:
FGM03C Pay Grade:
SGS07 Salary Range:
$57,351 - $84,879 Job Summary
The Grants Manager is the highest-level position in the grants management series and is responsible for overseeing the grant-making processes across a department or agency. This includes supervising the grant application process, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations, and managing the disbursement and use of grant funds. The Grants Manager serves as the primary liaison for funding agencies, external stakeholders, and grant recipients and ensures that grant projects meet programmatic goals, timelines, and financial reporting requirements. Primary Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all aspects of grant management, including the identification of funding opportunities, grant applications, budget management, and reporting. Supervise a team of grant professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and training to ensure successful grant program outcomes. Establish and implement policies and procedures for the effective management of grants. Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and agency regulations and grant conditions. Review and approve grant budgets, proposals, and reports. Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, funding agencies, and grant recipients. Coordinate the preparation of performance reports and ensure that financial documentation is accurate and timely. Monitor the progress of active grants to ensure alignment with objectives and compliance. Coordinate the preparation of budgets, audits, and required reporting to meet programmatic goals. Provide guidance and oversight to ensure grant projects meet programmatic goals, timelines, and financial reporting requirements. Mentor and develop grant staff; manage progress and performance plans as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of grant management processes, compliance regulations, and funding opportunities. Expertise in budget management, financial reporting, and cost allocation. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop grant staff. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical skills for assessing the effectiveness of grant programs. Proficiency in grant management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Minimum Qualifications
A bachelors degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field preferred. Five years of experience in grants management or related with at least two years in a supervisory or expert capacity. Mandatory Qualifications
Three (3) years supervisory experience, including employee evaluations. Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent time and project management skills. Experience in developing and monitoring grant programs and projects, and knowledge of grant and budget transactions. Applicants must be available 24/7/365 for disaster recovery/emergency operations. Equal Opportunity
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Number: 22088868 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: 09/26/2025 Anticipated Starting Salary: 57351 The Department of Public Safetys mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the states premier public safety agency. This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings. If you are requesting veterans preference, please include your DD214. ADEM is committed to responding quickly to the needs of the citizens of Arkansas during times of disaster, whether it be natural or man-made. ALL ADEM staff, regardless of position title, serve a role in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to aide in response efforts. Position Information
Job Series:
Grant Management Competitive Classification:
Grants Manager Class Code:
FGM03C Pay Grade:
SGS07 Salary Range:
$57,351 - $84,879 Job Summary
The Grants Manager is the highest-level position in the grants management series and is responsible for overseeing the grant-making processes across a department or agency. This includes supervising the grant application process, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations, and managing the disbursement and use of grant funds. The Grants Manager serves as the primary liaison for funding agencies, external stakeholders, and grant recipients and ensures that grant projects meet programmatic goals, timelines, and financial reporting requirements. Primary Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all aspects of grant management, including the identification of funding opportunities, grant applications, budget management, and reporting. Supervise a team of grant professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and training to ensure successful grant program outcomes. Establish and implement policies and procedures for the effective management of grants. Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and agency regulations and grant conditions. Review and approve grant budgets, proposals, and reports. Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, funding agencies, and grant recipients. Coordinate the preparation of performance reports and ensure that financial documentation is accurate and timely. Monitor the progress of active grants to ensure alignment with objectives and compliance. Coordinate the preparation of budgets, audits, and required reporting to meet programmatic goals. Provide guidance and oversight to ensure grant projects meet programmatic goals, timelines, and financial reporting requirements. Mentor and develop grant staff; manage progress and performance plans as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of grant management processes, compliance regulations, and funding opportunities. Expertise in budget management, financial reporting, and cost allocation. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop grant staff. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical skills for assessing the effectiveness of grant programs. Proficiency in grant management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Minimum Qualifications
A bachelors degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field preferred. Five years of experience in grants management or related with at least two years in a supervisory or expert capacity. Mandatory Qualifications
Three (3) years supervisory experience, including employee evaluations. Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent time and project management skills. Experience in developing and monitoring grant programs and projects, and knowledge of grant and budget transactions. Applicants must be available 24/7/365 for disaster recovery/emergency operations. Equal Opportunity
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr