Cybersecurity Grants Specialist 1

Governor, Office of the; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) invites applications for a Cybersecurity Grants Specialist. The role supports grants management for state and local governments and involves administering funds and ensuring compliance with grant stipulations.

Selected candidate will work with multiple entities, prepare reports, and provide technical assistance to subrecipients. Travel statewide/regionally and possible on-call during disasters are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, finance, or related field, or four years of grants management experience.
• Ability to organize, prioritize tasks and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experienced cybersecurity professional with technical expertise and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor ongoing grant programs and related funds.
• Administers and/or awards funds on behalf of agency or other grantors.
• Audits expenditures to ensure that funds are spent according to stipulation and deadlines.
• Compiles and prepares reports.
• Maintains grant and contract files, databases, ledgers, and records.
• Provides information concerning the program and explains the application process.
• Provides technical assistance to subrecipients.
• Interact with subrecipients to monitor their work toward grant completion and closeout.

Skills

Organize tasks

Communicate orally

Read laws/regulations

Cybersecurity

Write clearly

Teamwork

Process improvements

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, finance, or related field

Four years of grants management experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Cybersecurity Grants Specialist

Agency: Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Job Requisition ID: JR0000006794

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $53,424.80

Job Description

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) Description: As part of the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) work with local, state, and federal governments, in partnership with the private sector and faith-based community, to protect life and property against man-made and natural emergencies. In addition, GEMA/HS employees are on 24-hour calls statewide to assist local authorities when disaster strikes.

The Preparedness Grants and Programs Grants Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of grants management functions in the development and implementation of grant-funded projects for state and local governments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, this Grants Specialist exercises independent judgment and initiative to perform a variety of detailed grants management functions.
• Oversee and monitor ongoing grant programs and related funds.
• Administers and/or awards funds on behalf of agency or other grantors.
• Analyze existing projects or programs to determine effectiveness.
• Audits expenditures of grant funds to ensure that funds are spent according to stipulation, and deadlines are met.
• Compiles and prepares reports.
• Maintain and revise grant and contract files, databases, ledgers, and records.
• Maintains financial accountability and compliance of grant programs through comprehensive audits, financial records, review of expenditures, and documented program outcomes.
• Monitors compliance with grant stipulations and program progress through on-site evaluations and reviews of plans and reports.
• Prepares documentation/reports according to the required format of grantors.
• Processes subrecipient reimbursements, progress reports, budget adjustments, and closeout reports.
• Provides information concerning the program and explains the application process.
• Provides technical assistance to subrecipients.

Specific duties include

• Managing and administering grant funds on behalf of GEMA/HS involving multiple state, local, private, and non-profit entities.
• Directly manage the logistics, preparation, and submission of cybersecurity grant invoices and reports.
• Maintain a master file of cybersecurity grants, including deadlines and associated files, correspondence, contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Monitoring subrecipient compliance to grant programs policies and procedures.
• Compiling and maintaining timely and detailed documents and information needed to generate reports, process payments, and complete projects.
• Accurately responding to customer questions and concerns and developing recommendations for resolving them.
• Interact with subrecipients to monitor their work towards grant completion and closeout, and thoroughly document and report on project progress.
• Working in the State Operations Center during periods of activation (12-hour shifts – may be day or overnight and can include weekends)

All GEMA/HS employees are subject to call in with minimal notice during disasters. During activations, night and weekend work may be required. This position requires the ability to travel overnight, statewide and regionally, as dictated by the functions of the position and the business needs of the agency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment. Items that may be examined in a background check include but are not limited to credit records, criminal records, education records, past employers, military records, state licensing/certification records, and driving records.

Please include in your profile or attachments a list of the computer applications you know how to use and your level of skill in each program. Please also provide any other job-related information you wish us to consider in evaluating your qualifications for this position.

Agency Specific Qualifications

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate thoughts, ideas, and facts orally
• Ability to read, interpret, comprehend, and explain advanced written materials (e.g. laws, regulations, grant requirements, and policies)
• Experienced cybersecurity professional who applies technical expertise and independent judgment to perform cybersecurity work.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely using correct spelling and grammar and complete area-specific documentation
• Ability to work in a positive and helpful manner as part of a team
• Skill in improving processes and results with technology
• Intermediate level skill in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Access
• Ability to analyze a customer’s request, evaluate issues, determine the correct course of action, and follow through to ensure customer satisfaction

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience in federal grant administration
• Experience managing cybersecurity and/or information technology-related grants
• Engage with the cybersecurity community
• Current on emerging technologies, trends, and practices
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for federal and state grant administration
• Grants Management experience
• Experience providing technical assistance to subrecipients
• Professional level work experience in planning, emergency management preparedness, or response and recovery activities.
• Experience preparing program budgets, monitoring related expenditures, and completing associated grant documents.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university; or four (4) years of job-related experience in grants management, public funds administration, or accounting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.