Grants Budget Specialist - State Energy Office

Department of Environmental Quality; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a Business Officer I (NS) in the State Energy Office to oversee budget management for multiple federal grant programs and ensure compliance with state and federal rules.

This full-time, time-limited role offers a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote days, supervising budget revisions, fund allocations, and preparation of carry-forward requests. A Bachelor's degree with related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related discipline required.
• Two years of progressive related experience, one year in a supervisory role.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget activities for multiple large Federal grant programs.
• Prepare budget revisions and determine fund allocation.
• Review and approve invoices and accounts payable.
• Track Federal budgets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with SEO program managers to develop budgets.
• Assist with carry forward fund requests and grant administration.

Skills

Budget management

Grant administration

Financial reporting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a Business Officer I (NS) in the State Energy Office to oversee budget management for multiple federal grant programs and ensure compliance with state and federal rules.

This full-time, time-limited role offers a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote days, supervising budget revisions, fund allocations, and preparation of carry-forward requests. A Bachelor's degree with related experience is required.