Emergency Grants & Contracts Specialist - Remote

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options (0–40%)

Job summary

The State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), in Nashville, is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist 2 (Contracts). This role provides oversight, coordination and administrative support for contract and grant activities within TEMA's Financial Services Division, including DGAs, contracts, and reimbursements.

Join a team focused on compliance, process improvement, and cross‑team collaboration to protect Tennesseans and support emergency response and recovery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years' full-time public safety or administration experience.
• Substitution of education or experience as described in policy.
• Graduate coursework may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and process DGAs, contracts, and amendments for disaster and grant applicants in compliance with state and federal policy.
• Track contract lifecycles from initiation through execution, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Process reimbursement payments for executed contracts and verify applicant details in Edison.
• Review and reconcile contract balances using sound accounting principles.
• Maintain organized documentation and records through team tracking systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Generate weekly and monthly contract status reports for the Contracts Manager and program leadership.
• Coordinate with program personnel, partner agencies, and vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with process improvement, policy implementation, and training for EM Grants workflow systems.

Skills

Contract management

Policy compliance

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Edison EM Grants system

Contract tracking software

Job description

The State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), in Nashville, is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist 2 (Contracts). This role provides oversight, coordination and administrative support for contract and grant activities within TEMA's Financial Services Division, including DGAs, contracts, and reimbursements.

Join a team focused on compliance, process improvement, and cross‑team collaboration to protect Tennesseans and support emergency response and recovery