Grant Manager (Grant Specialist V)

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values:
• We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
• We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
• We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

Position Overview:
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking a Grant Manager in the Grants Administration Division within the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration. The position will serve as the grant manager for assigned federal and/or state grant programs. This individual’s work involves implementing program, fiscal and legal aspects of grant programs; planning, managing, and monitoring grant funds; developing requests for applications; providing consultative services and technical assistance to stakeholders. The grant manager must be organized, detail oriented, and committed to providing outstanding customer service. The professional selected for this position will report to the Grant Manager Supervisor, will work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and is expected to help the division meet its performance goals and support the agency in fulfilling its strategic priorities.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Essential Functions:
Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. Manages Discretionary and Formula Grants: oversee the coordination, research, and identification of sources of funds and creates FSAs to secure funds for agency grants, contracts, and reimbursements; receive and process federal Grant Award Notifications (GANs) and state funding through the Annual Operating Budget (AOB)
2. Development of RFAs in a timely manner: oversee, develop, and evaluate timelines and grant application development to ensure publication of federal and state grants in a timely manner
3. Cross Functional Work: participate in cross-functional work groups composed of internal stakeholders to develop program objectives, work plans, budgets, and other related financial details of grant applications
4. Customer Service: provide guidance and assistance to staff and the community regarding grant administration, compliance with conditions of grant, policies, and procedures, and conduct administrative grant manager responsibilities as applicable