Grants Administration Specialist I

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland, Maryland State Department of Education in Baltimore seeks a grants management professional to oversee invoice verification and financial oversight for all grants and contracts within the Office of Early Childhood.

The role coordinates with program managers, specialists, and accounting staff to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, timely fund disbursement, and audit-ready records. Strong Excel skills and grant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years of grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution.
• Possess a Bachelor's degree or higher; substitutions allowed as described.
• Graduate education can substitute for required experience.
• Military budget/financial management service may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grant lifecycle: NOGA routing, tracking, and timely submission.
• Verify NOGA data against grant applications; ensure correct codes.
• Coordinate annual grant cycles for consistency and compliance.
• Respond to inquiries from staff and stakeholders on status and timelines.
• Maintain accurate grant records for audit readiness and policy adherence.
• Manage invoice verification and support timely disbursement.

Skills

Grant evaluation

Budget preparation

Presentation

Monitoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education in accounting or related field

Military service as Budget Officer

Tools

Excel

R*Stars

ADPCS

Job description

The State of Maryland, Maryland State Department of Education in Baltimore seeks a grants management professional to oversee invoice verification and financial oversight for all grants and contracts within the Office of Early Childhood.

The role coordinates with program managers, specialists, and accounting staff to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, timely fund disbursement, and audit-ready records. Strong Excel skills and grant experience are preferred.