CLSD and Literacy Fiscal Program Manager 2026-02492

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wyoming seeks a skilled fiscal operations professional to manage day-to-day CLSD grant activities, including budgeting, tracking expenditures, and ensuring grant compliance. This role coordinates statewide events and oversees audits, contracts, and travel for program teams across literacy initiatives.

Preference is given to candidates with a Bachelor's in education or literacy, and experience with education grants or Wyoming policy knowledge is valued.

Qualifications

• Preference for a Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, or related field.
• Proficiency in budgeting, expenditures tracking, and grant compliance.
• Experience with education grants and state education systems.
• Knowledge of Wyoming education policies and statutes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day fiscal operations of the CLSD grant.
• Develop, track, and reconcile budgets for the CLSD grant.
• Monitor expenditures and district sub-grant allocations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and grant requirements.
• Prepare and submit required financial reports.
• Maintain documentation for audits and fiscal accountability.
• Coordinate statewide and regional events, budgets, and logistics.
• Support the Literacy and Early Childhood Division with travel needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Grants management

Fiscal compliance

Event coordination

Audit preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, or related field

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position manages the day-to-day fiscal operations of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant, including developing, tracking, and reconciling budgets; monitoring expenditures and district sub-grant allocations; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and grant requirements; preparing and submitting required financial reports; maintaining complete documentation for audits and fiscal accountability; and overseeing contracts, vendors, purchasing processes, and team travel. In this position, you will also coordinate and execute statewide and regional events, including planning logistics, managing event budgets, contracting with venues and vendors, and supporting program teams to align events with grant objectives and outcomes. Provides essential oversight of fiscal operations, team travel, and event coordination for the CLSD project and statewide literacy and early childhood initiatives, ensuring strong financial stewardship, smooth logistics, and successful execution of statewide initiatives. This role is central to maintaining compliance, supporting districts in the use of funds, and advancing the overall success of Wyoming’s language and literacy efforts.

Human Resource Contact

Jen Shirley / [e-mail] / 307-777-6385

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Day-to-day fiscal operations of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant
• Develop, track, and reconcile budgets for the CLSD grant
• Monitor expenditures and district sub-grant allocations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and grant requirements
• Prepare and submit required financial reports
• Maintain complete documentation for audits and fiscal accountability in conjunction with the state fiscal and federal divisions
• Coordinate and execute statewide and regional events, including planning logistics, managing event budgets, contracting with venues and vendors, and supporting program teams to align events with grant objectives and outcomes
• Support the Literacy and Early Childhood Division with state literacy initiatives and team travel needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, literacy, or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants who submit a cover letter.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Grant application development, administration, monitoring, and oversight
• Fiscal management, budgeting, expenditure tracking, and grant compliance
• Experience in education and/or teaching
• Knowledge of literacy, preferably of the CLSD grant or other major education grants
• Knowledge of Wyoming education systems, state government operations, applicable statutes, regulations, and administrative processes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment and statewide travel.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) position
• Successful applicants must reside in Wyoming or maintain a primary residence within a 100-mile radius of Cheyenne for the duration of their employment with the Wyoming Department of Education
• Applicants may be asked to provide transcripts of any relevant coursework at the time of the interview or hire
• Successful candidates must pass a fingerprinting, background, and reference check

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.