Grant Specialist

Prince George's County Public Schools; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George's County Government is seeking a seasoned paraprofessional to support grants and financial management in the Grants Administration Unit. You will work with operations, budgeting, and program offices to manage grant data, perform analyses, and prepare required reporting.

The role emphasizes accuracy in budget tracking, expenditures, and documentation, with a focus on audit readiness and compliance across federal, state, and CIP grant programs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• One year of paraprofessional support in accounting or budgeting and financial recordkeeping.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, verify, and maintain grant-related fiscal data in automated financial systems.
• Track budget allocations, expenditures, and spending activity; respond to fiscal/data requests.
• Prepare financial data related to grant funds and review grant billings for completeness.
• Prepare budgetary and fiscal reports for grants, operating and CIP activities.
• Process journal entries, deposits, budget realignments, and other fiscal transactions.
• Provide technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocations, and budget preparation.
• Summarize budget information and prepare recommendations regarding funding approvals.
• Maintain monthly grant reports and tracking tools related to grant utilization and revenue.
• Prepare documentation for grant audits and ensure materials are audit-ready.

Skills

Budget support

Paraprofessional

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP Financial System

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

About The Position

This is an advanced level paraprofessional budget and grant support position in the Grants Administration Unit (GAU) of the Financial Management Division (FMD). The incumbent works in collaboration with the Operations and Capital Improvement Program Financial Management Units, Programmatic Offices within DPW&T, and leadership to perform a variety of day-to-day responsibilities related to fiscal and grant management. Work is performed with a high level of independent judgement and ability, while also receiving guidance and direct input from the Chief, Financial Management Division (Chief Fiscal Officer).

About The Agency

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

Examples of Work

• Compile, review, verify, and maintain grant-related fiscal data within automated financial systems.
• Track budget allocations, expenditures, and spending activity, and perform calculations necessary to respond to fiscal and data requests.
• Prepare and compile financial data related to grant funds, including reviewing grant billings for completeness and supporting documentation.
• Prepare budgetary and fiscal reports related to grant, operating, and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) activities.
• Process journal entries, deposits, budget realignments, and other fiscal transactions associated with agencywide financial needs and grant programs.
• Provide technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocations, budget preparation, and related financial activities.
• Summarize budget information and prepare recommendations regarding approval or disapproval of funding requests.
• Process purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, credit memos, recurring entries, and other applicable fiscal transactions.
• Maintain the agency’s grant repository, including records associated with Operating and CIP grant programs.
• Prepare and maintain monthly grant reports and tracking tools related to grant utilization, billings, deliverables, incoming revenue, and outstanding fiscal activity.
• Maintain accurate and organized grant records, reports, databases, and other financial management documentation.
• Prepare documentation for grant audits and ensure supporting materials are complete, organized, accessible, and audit ready.
• Compile grant information and participate in recurring meetings with Program Managers to discuss fiscal transactions, program milestones, deadlines, and grant requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience providing paraprofessional support to an accounting or budget office performing budgetary or financial recordkeeping.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Financial System
• Experience with grant fiscal tracking, including Federal, State, and private grants.
• Experience with grant technical activities, including payments, journal entries and revenue deposits.
• Experience with grant auditing and documentation best practices.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates

October 5 - October 16, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location

Largo MD

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling