GRANT PROGRAM SPECIALIST

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a Grant Program Specialist in Concord, NH, to analyze data, policies and procedures for state and federal grant programs. This full-time role requires a bachelor's degree with related experience and involves statewide travel with a strong emphasis on program evaluation.

You will work with the Division of Learner Support and the Bureau of Instructional Support to develop reports, manuals and process documents for districts and schools.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after high school.
• Education and experience must be in business, business administration, education, management, marketing, organizational management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, and drafts grant program policy to comply with state and federal requirements and provides technical assistance to local school districts.
• Consults with the Bureau Administrator and other staff in the development and review of projects, programs, and documents for state and federal grant programs.
• Provides informational and communication forms, surveys and memos to agencies, districts and the public regarding grant programs.
• Analyzes and interprets fiscal and programmatic grant information to develop reports and documentation for Bureau staff and districts.
• Researches and prepares fiscal reports used to meet grant program requirements.
• Analyzes policies to recommend changes for the Bureau as directed.
• Makes presentations to explain grant program policy and procedures.

Skills

Research

Policy analysis

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years related experience or education

Job description

GRANT PROGRAM SPECIALIST (Job ID: 53858)

Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Education

Division of Learner Support

Bureau of Instructional Support

25 Hall Street

Concord, NH 03301

Position#13311

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

This position is full-time, 37.5 hours a week.

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Learner Support & Bureau of Instructional Support has a full-time vacancy for a Grant Program Specialist.

Summary:

To analyze and interpret data, policies and procedures for use in planning and developing state and federal programs for the Bureau of Instructional Support.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in business, business administration, education, management, marketing, organizational management or related field.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for use in statewide travel.

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

• Researches, develops, and drafts grant program policy to comply with state and federal requirements and makes preliminary recommendations for revisions in order to provide technical assistance to local school districts.
• Consults with the Bureau Administrator and other professional staff in the development and review of projects, programs, and documents to ensure coordination in the implementation of state and federal grant programs including response to proposals, training and practice manuals and process documents for schools and districts.
• Provides informational and communication forms and instructions, surveys and memos to other agencies, school districts and the public regarding state and federal grant programs.
• Analyzes and interprets fiscal and programmatic grant information in order to develop reports and technical assistance documentation for Bureau staff and school districts.
• Researches and prepares fiscal reports which are used to meet requirements for state and federal grant programs.
• Analyzes existing policies and procedures in order to recommend effective changes for the Bureau, as directed by the Bureau Administrator.
• Makes formal presentations and explains federal and state laws to implement grant program policy and procedures.
• For further information please contact Ryanne Dennis, Supervisor, [e-mail].

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
• The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
• Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
• *Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• * Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• *State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• *Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• *$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• *Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
• Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
• Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
• https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

Post Date: 10/15/2026

Salary: USD 25.400-34.140

Close Date: 11/05/2026

Location: US:NH:CONCORD

Address: 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH 03301