Contracts/Grants Reviewer 4 (WAE)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana State Police in East Baton Rouge Parish seeks an experienced Contracts/Grants Reviewer 4 for a temporary, part-time WAE role to support the Grants Unit. You will research funding opportunities, prepare and monitor contracts, budgets, and sub-grants, and review expenditures for compliance.

The ideal candidate has substantial contracts/grants or financial management experience and can manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.
• Six years of full-time work experience plus two years in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.
• Advanced degree in business or public administration, finance, economics, or statistics plus one year of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.
• Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and monitor complex contracts and/or grants in accordance with regulatory requirements and departmental policies.
• Collaborate with administrators and personnel to resolve contract problems.
• Maintain records; prepare reports and correspondence related to contracts and/or grants.
• Assist program personnel in grants proposals or contracts agreements.
• Review reports to ensure costs claimed are allowable and that contracts/grants are on schedule.
• Track approvals for contracts/grants to ensure all necessary approvals are received.
• Research grant awards and state budgets to ensure funds are available.
• Obtain and review performance evaluations after project completion to comply with state law.
• Perform entries, reconciliations, and adjustments to grants accounting records.

Skills

Contracts management

Grants management

Financial management

Procurement

Accounting

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in business/public administration/finance/economics/statistics

Job description

The Louisiana State Police is seeking an experienced Contracts/Grants Reviewer 4 for a temporary, part‑time, classified WAE (When Actually Employed) position within the Operational Development Grants Unit in East Baton Rouge Parish. This position will support the administration of state and federal grants that help maintain critical law enforcement operations.

Under the direct supervision of the Contracts/Grants Reviewer Manager, the employee will research funding opportunities; prepare and monitor complex contracts, grant applications, agreements, budgets, amendments, and sub‑grant agreements; and review reports and expenditures for compliance with funding requirements. Additional responsibilities include tracking approvals and available funds, reconciling grant accounting records, maintaining documentation, and providing technical assistance to program personnel. The employee will also assist with requests for proposals, compliance reviews, and contract negotiations.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.

Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well‑supported conclusions.

Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.

Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.

We encourage qualified applicants with experience in contracts/grants administration or financial management, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been in contracts or grants management:

• Five years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR
• Six years of full‑time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR
• An advanced degree in business or public administration, finance, economics, or statistics plus one year of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full‑time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Prepare, develop, and monitor complex contracts and/or grants agreements, applications, budgets, amendments and sub‑grant agreements in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and departmental policies and procedures.
• Work with administrators, officials, and other personnel to solve contract problems.
• Maintain records; prepare reports and/or correspondence relative to contracts and/or grants.
• Assist program personnel in preparation of grants proposals or contracts agreements.
• Review reports and records to ensure costs claimed are allowable, and to ensure contract/grant is on schedule and terms are met.
• Track the approval process of contracts/grants ensuring all necessary approvals are received.
• Research grant awards and state appropriation budgets to make sure that funds are available.
• Obtain and review performance evaluations after completion of a project to comply with state law within established time limits.
• Perform original entries, reconciliations, and all adjustments to grants management accounting records.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Temporary, part‑time, classified WAE

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday. This temporary appointment is limited to 1,245 hours worked in a 12‑month period unless an exception is approved under State Civil Service Rule 23.6.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Name of Contact Person: Elyssa Schexsnayder - Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

Mailing Address: 7919 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Phone Number: [phone]