Grants Program Manager

This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for North Carolina State Government

 and UNC System current employees and eligible RIF candidates.

Temporary employees are eligible to apply.

This position will serve as the Grants Program Manager for the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. This position is the point of contact for the agency's State, Federal, and other awarded grants. This position is responsible for preparing, submitting, maintaining, and communicating grant related matters for the agency and working with internal and external partners on grant related matters. This position is responsible for seeking, researching, and coordinating with external stakeholders grant sources that match programmatic needs. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Prepare and submit grant applications.

• Financial monitoring, reporting and allocation of grant funds in conjunction with the agency's Business Office.

• Work with the agency's Business Office to establish cost centers for grant funds.

• Request, establish, and reallocate funds within grant budgets and submission of expenditures against the grants.

• Coordinate, review, evaluate, and audit grant recipients for compliance and accuracy.

• Monitor grant activity to ensure compliance with all regulations, Federal and North Carolina general statutes, and best practices.

• Review all reimbursement requests, grant adjustment requests, progress reports, contracts, fund/match utilization rates, and program reports for accuracy and approval.

• Make recommendations concerning possible additions and reversions of grant funds.

• Provide counsel to internal and external customers regarding procedures, statutory requirements, risk assessments, contracts, invoices, reports and/or bids.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with Benefits.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays after a successful training period.  Any telework will be under the conditions of the State Teleworking Program Policy, and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time at the employer's sole discretion.

Learn more about the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation by visiting our website:  https://www.ncsbi.gov/.The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants MUST document on the application that they possess ALL the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of technical and administrative rules and regulations related to grant writing and administration.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of grant administration, financial management, and accounting.

• Demonstrated experience managing entire grant lifecycles.

• Demonstrated experience submitting and monitoring financial grant reports.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Demonstrated ability to prepare written proposals and present recommendations supported by facts.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

• Strong interpersonal/ human relations skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Selected candidates will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which includes:  pre-employment polygraph examination; credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates, personal and business references; verification interviews of employers; verification of education achievement; urinalysis drug screening; and submission of fingerprints.Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."  If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.   See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; and five (5) years of progressively responsible program experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.The NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

The SBI uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.   Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division, refer to https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/ for specific certification requirements.

• The NC State Bureau of Investigation does not sponsor candidates needing work authorization.

• The NC State Bureau of Investigation must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."  Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back").  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact SBI Human Resources at 919-582-8511.

Additional Contact Information:

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

Human Resources

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27603

SBIHR@ncsbi.gov