Grant Manager (Grant Specalist V) TSC-22

Grant Manager (Grant Specialist V) Texas Space Commission is looking for two Grant Managers (Grant Specialist V).The Texas Space Commission works to promote innovation in the field of space operations and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the Texas economy. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin. The salary is $7,500.00 – $8,750.00 a month ($90,000.00 – $105,000.00 a year). Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-BenefitsThis position performs highly advanced (senior-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work. Works in a fast-paced and professional environment involving the preparation, maintenance, and reporting of grant awards; evaluation of grant applications to determine appropriateness of grant or compliance with requirements and standards; monitoring grant awards; and serving as a liaison between local, state, and/or federal government partners. Maintaining strict confidentiality and working within tight deadlines are required. Researches and identifies sources of external funds and creates or develops proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities. Prepares work plans and timelines to ensure timely submission of state or federal grant applications and program reports in a timely manner. Interprets policies, rules, or regulations; provides guidance to staff and the community regarding grant administration, compliance, policies, and procedures; and resolves related issues and concerns. Ensures grantees' compliance with conditions of grants by monitoring and analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations, and removes or clears the conditions when all requirements are met, in coordination with the Chief Compliance Officer. Reviews submitted grant applications and assists in determining an applicant's eligibility for award based on established criteria. Provides guidance to the Board, Commission staff, grantees, applicants, and others, including via conferencing and other means. Initiates contact with requestors to discuss potential ineligible items or to request additional documentation to support requested funds. Professionally communicates with city and county leaders, private industry stakeholders, state agency executives, and other professionals about grant priorities, guidelines, and requirements. Analyzes project costs and prepares budget justifications and budget revisions for awarded grants. Serves as a liaison between the agency, the State, and potential grant funding recipients by attending meetings, responding to information requests, and resolving issues between parties involved. Maintains files and records and prepares reports related to grants issued and/or received. Develops and amends grant contracts, in coordination with the Chief Compliance Officer, including grant contracts awarded to sub-recipients. Prepares grant closeout materials. Prepares grant applications, award notification letters, and other official correspondence with grantees. Develops policies, rules, or regulations; coordinates guidance provided to staff and the community regarding grant administration, compliance, policies, and procedures; and resolves related issues and concerns. Initiates and coordinates cross-functional work groups composed of internal and external stakeholders to develop program objectives, work plans, and budgets. Develops and implements procedures for activity development and determine grant worthiness. Monitors the implementation, management, evaluation, and close-out of grants according to rules and regulations. Monitors and analyzes grant work budgets to determine spending trends, areas of concern, and the general outlook of the grant fund. Develops requirements for grant programs and creates grant applications that may be awarded by the grantor agency.