Grant Program Manager, Community Development (LGAP/CWEF)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana Division of Administration/Office of Community Development has a grant specialist vacancy (AS-618) to support LGAP and CWEF programs. Two positions include direct supervision of staff and multi-million dollar funding oversight across the state.

The role emphasizes grant development, funding automation, and technical assistance to local governments, with substitutions and degree options outlined in official specs. This position advances paperless operations statewide.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research.
• Experience substitution rules: 30 semester hours earned equals one year; max substitution 120 semester hours.
• Bachelor's degree plus three years in related fields; advanced degree options available.

Responsibilities

• Oversee LGAP/CWEF grants administration and funding processes.
• Supervise up to 2 professional staff and ensure accuracy of grant reports.
• Manage grant awards, sources of funding, and cost center approvals in LaGov.
• Develop and implement the grant portal to move programs paperless.
• Engage with local governments and agencies to provide program guidance and compliance.

Skills

Grant management

Staff supervision

Budget tracking

LaGov experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in Public Admin or JD

Tools

LaGov

Job description

The State of Louisiana Division of Administration/Office of Community Development has a grant specialist vacancy (AS-618) to support LGAP and CWEF programs. Two positions include direct supervision of staff and multi-million dollar funding oversight across the state.

The role emphasizes grant development, funding automation, and technical assistance to local governments, with substitutions and degree options outlined in official specs. This position advances paperless operations statewide.