Grants Compliance & Contracts Specialist

State of Colorado; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental options

Wellness program

Life insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The State of Colorado, Department of Public Safety (CDPS) in Lakewood, CO, seeks a Grants Specialist IV to manage and monitor DCJ grant programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules. This role involves developing policies, maintaining the Grant Management System, coordinating audits, and guiding grant managers.

Hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within Colorado's public safety framework.

Qualifications

• Seven years of grants administration experience.
• Experience with federal regulations and compliance related to grants.
• Experience writing policies and procedures for grant programs.
• Experience creating training materials and job aides for grant managers.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and manage audits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for rules and regulations, contracting procedures, reporting, and monitoring concerning grants.
• Coordinate with division Grant Managers on administration of grants.
• Develop and revise administrative guides, reporting forms, and contracts for grants; liaise with auditors.
• Oversee the Grant Management System (GMS) and ensure compliance and continuity of grant services.
• Train and assist grant managers; improve statewide grant administration processes.

Skills

Grants administration

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Training development

Stakeholder collaboration

Audit & monitoring

Job description

The State of Colorado, Department of Public Safety (CDPS) in Lakewood, CO, seeks a Grants Specialist IV to manage and monitor DCJ grant programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules. This role involves developing policies, maintaining the Grant Management System, coordinating audits, and guiding grant managers.

Hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within Colorado's public safety framework.