Grant Operations Lead — Public Health (Telework Eligible)

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

In-person two days weekly

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services is seeking a Grant Operations Advisor/Grant Specialist IV to manage federally funded projects, grants, budgets, and performance measures. You will lead, train, and coordinate with epidemiologists and data analysts, ensuring timely deliverables and compliance across multiple grants.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, program policy development, and the ability to work under pressure within a dynamic public health environment in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in research, grants, contracts, budgets, operations, and/or project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversees grant applications, contracts, budgets, work plans, and evaluation plans to ensure timely, high-quality submission and compliance.
• Coordinates cross-functional workgroups to develop objectives, plans, contracts, and budgets with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responds to information requests from stakeholders and oversees grant closeout activities and final reporting to funders.
• Develops and reviews policies, procedures and rules to meet grant, contract, and operations needs, including federal guidelines.
• Performs other duties, including disaster response and Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation as required.

Skills

Grant writing

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration/health sciences/business

Tools

none

Job description

Dept of State Health Services is seeking a Grant Operations Advisor/Grant Specialist IV to manage federally funded projects, grants, budgets, and performance measures. You will lead, train, and coordinate with epidemiologists and data analysts, ensuring timely deliverables and compliance across multiple grants.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, program policy development, and the ability to work under pressure within a dynamic public health environment in Austin, TX.