What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Management Specialist position at Nebraska Department of Education?
Ready to make an impact? Join our Budget & Grants Management team as a Grants Management Specialist. In this customer-focused role, you’ll perform financial desk audits and assist internal and external stakeholders with grant reimbursements.
We’re looking for detail-oriented problem-solvers with a strong understanding of grant regulations, experience in grants management or financial reporting, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.
Essential Functions
- Performs desk reviews of sub-recipient reimbursement claims and financial reports to ensure compliance with approved grant budgets, required deadlines, and program and federal regulations.
- Provides financial assistance related to state and federal grants, ensuring compliance with federal guidance and regulations (e.g., Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)).
- Receives, reviews, and makes adjustments related to grant payment requests. Approves and prepares disbursements of funds and maintains payment records and documentation.
- Consults with and provides technical assistance to program staff, schools, educational service units and other sub-recipients on aid program’s fiscal requirements.
- Calculates grant allocations to grantees based on federal program guidance.
- Gathers, analyzes, and interprets financial data to generate forecasting reports to assist with budget development.
- Assists with development and maintenance of grants management systems, process controls, policies, and procedures.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and\or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related fields, and prior experience in state or federal grant review and compliance.
Pay Grade 7, Step 7: $30.219/hour ($30.597/hour after pay structure increases on June 30, 2025) This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.
Teammates Enjoy
In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $26,900 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
- Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
- 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
- Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
- 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
- Thirteen paid holidays per year
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