Grant Programs Team Lead – IDEA Compliance & Training

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking a Program Specialist Team Leader to oversee grants management for IDEA grant programs in the Grants Management office in Jackson, MS. This full-time role focuses on reconciliation, fund approvals, and coordinating with program offices to ensure smooth grant operations.

The position requires excellent oral and written communication, a bachelor’s degree, and 5–7 years of experience. Location is 25 - Hinds County, MS, with annual salary as posted.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance to Grants Management IDEA grant programs.
• Reconciling Grant Programs.
• Assisting with Single Audit Resolutions.
• Coordinating with program offices in support of the grant programs.
• Assisting with the Approval of Request for Funds.
• Provide guidance and oversight to program staff responsible for IDEA federal grant programs.
• Coordinate and monitor grant management activities to ensure compliance with fiscal and requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between program office and fiscal management to maintain consistentimplementation of agency-wide processes.
• Support training, technical assistance, and process improvement initiatives related to grant operations.
• Financial and data reporting relating to USDA food nutrition service programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking a Program Specialist Team Leader to oversee grants management for IDEA grant programs in the Grants Management office in Jackson, MS. This full-time role focuses on reconciliation, fund approvals, and coordinating with program offices to ensure smooth grant operations.

The position requires excellent oral and written communication, a bachelor’s degree, and 5–7 years of experience. Location is 25 - Hinds County, MS, with annual salary as posted.