Grant Compliance & Program Monitoring Specialist I

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Criminal Justice Information Authority seeks a Grant Specialist I to work in the Federal and State Grants Unit, monitoring grantee performance, budgets, and compliance with grant regulations through site visits and desk reviews.

The role involves providing technical assistance with grant agreements and contracts, analyzing fiscal reports, and maintaining relationships with grantees to ensure effective program implementation.

Qualifications

• Four years of college with coursework in law, criminal justice, government, public administration, sociology, accounting, or political science.
• One year of professional experience in planning, development, implementation, or assessment of programs in criminal justice, government, public administration, or accounting.
• Ability to travel and valid current driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor grantee performance, budgets, and compliance with grant regulations through site visits and desk reviews.
• Provide technical assistance with grant agreements and contracts.
• Analyze fiscal reports and maintain relationships with grantees to ensure effective program implementation.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Ability to travel

Background check clearance

Education

Four years of college with coursework in law or related fields

Job description

The Criminal Justice Information Authority seeks a Grant Specialist I to work in the Federal and State Grants Unit, monitoring grantee performance, budgets, and compliance with grant regulations through site visits and desk reviews.

The role involves providing technical assistance with grant agreements and contracts, analyzing fiscal reports, and maintaining relationships with grantees to ensure effective program implementation.