Grants Administration Specialist I

MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a dedicated professional to manage the grant lifecycle, verify invoices, and oversee financial tracking for grants and contracts within the Office of Early Childhood.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with program managers and the accounting department, and maintaining audit-ready records to support timely disbursement of funds.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute one year of experience.
• Graduate education in accounting, business, economics, finance, political science or public administration may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of Notice of Grant Awards (NOGA) including routing and tracking to ensure timely submission.
• Perform invoice verification and financial tracking with program staff to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Directly manage payment processing and provide status updates to stakeholders to ensure timely disbursement.

Skills

Grant evaluation

Budget monitoring

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

R*Stars

ADPCS

Job description

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a dedicated professional to manage the grant lifecycle, verify invoices, and oversee financial tracking for grants and contracts within the Office of Early Childhood.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with program managers and the accounting department, and maintaining audit-ready records to support timely disbursement of funds.