Grants Management Conusltant

Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Two fully-funded pension plan options

Three medical plan options (RX, vision

Wellness Rewards Program

Education Reimbursement Program

Free Parking for most positions

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Paid holidays (12, 14 in election yrs

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a Grants Management Consultant to ensure funds are properly allocated, tracked, and spent in full compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations. You will monitor expenditures and investigate inconsistencies between Euna Grants and Oracle PeopleSoft Financials.

This hybrid role in Indianapolis requires knowledge of grant lifecycles, Uniform Guidance, and State grant requirements, with a focus on data integrity and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grant lifecycles, Uniform Guidance, and state grant compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of the Euna Grants application.
• Ability to analyze processes, assess needs, and recommend solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Broad knowledge of technical problems and solutions related to grant management.
• Ability to build positive relationships with agency staff and leadership.
• Experience in developing and leading training sessions.
• Experience with change management and implementing new methodologies.
• A degree is not required. However, at least 5+ years of experience in a similar role may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Remain current on state and federal requirements such as reports, award letters, and contracts.
• Assist with developing technical standards and policies to meet organizational needs.
• Plan, develop, organize, write, and edit operational procedures and manuals.
• Assist with training about the grant process and the grants system.
• Implement Indiana's grants management system and support agency staff.
• Lead agency training sessions and ensure data integrity within the system.
• Analyze grant applications, awards, and funding opportunities for compliance.
• Support agencies with ensuring consistency between the grants system and PeopleSoft Financials.

Skills

Grant lifecycles

Uniform Guidance

Grant compliance

Euna Grants

PeopleSoft Financials

Data integrity

Training experience

Tools

Euna Grants

PeopleSoft Financials

Job description

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana State Budget Agency (ISBA):

The Indiana State Budget Agency pursues excellence in fiscal decision-making and fiscal results on behalf of the Governor and in support of the General Assembly. We assist with revenue forecasting, budget development, fiscal analysis, budget management, and financial management policies. We evaluate legislative proposals for fiscal and policy impacts and communicate that information to decision makers.

Role Overview:

The Grants Management Consultant ensures funds are properly allocated, tracked, and spent in full compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines. You will track expenditures, analyze allowable costs, and help grant managers maintain accurate accounting in Euna Grants, the state's Grant Management System. You will also identify any inconsistencies between the Euna Grants platform and Oracle PeopleSoft Financials.

This role requires knowledge of grant lifecycles, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and State grant requirements.

This is a hybrid role. You will have an alternating schedule of remote and onsite work at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $70,122.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Grants Management

• Remain current on state and federal administration requirements such as, but not limited to, various financial and programmatic reports, award letters, and contracts.


• Assist with developing technical standards and policies to meet the customers, peers, and organization's needs.


• Plan, develop, organize, write, and edit operational procedures and manuals.


• Assist with training about the grant process and the grants system.

Statewide Grants Management System

• Implement Indiana's grants management system.


• Support agency staff in using the grants management system.


• Lead agency training sessions with the SBA Grants Management Team.


• Ensure data integrity and workflow consistency within the grants management system.


• Provide ongoing support to agency users of the system.


• Analyze grant applications, awards, and funding opportunities to ensure integrity and compliance.

Financial Oversight and PeopleSoft Monitoring

• Support agencies with ensuring consistency between the grants management system and PeopleSoft Financials entries.


• Collaborate with the SBA Fiscal team to support agencies.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of grant lifecycles, Uniform Guidance, and state grant compliance.


• Thorough knowledge of the Euna Grants application.


• Ability to analyze processes, assess needs, and recommend solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.


• Broad knowledge of technical problems and solutions related to grant management.


• Ability to build positive relationships with agency staff and leadership.


• Experience in developing and leading training sessions.


• Experience with change management and implementing new methodologies.


• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required. However, at least 5+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans


• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards


• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution


• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match


• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options


• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  
  
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  
  
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  
  
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
  
  
  
  


• Education Reimbursement Program


• Group life insurance


• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits


• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


• Free Parkingfor most positions


• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .