Grants Supervisor/Expert

DGS Office of External Affairs; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DGS Office of External Affairs in Little Rock, AR seeks a Grants Supervisor/Expert to lead the grants team, oversee preparation, review, and administration of grants, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role provides expert guidance on grant applications and budgets, develops policies, and coordinates staff training to align with best practices in grants management.

Qualifications

• Four years of grants management experience with at least one year in supervisory or expert capacity.
• Strong understanding of federal and state funding regulations and compliance.
• Expertise in preparation, review, and management of complex grant proposals and reports.
• Proficiency with grants management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight on grant preparation, review, and administration.
• Supervise the grants team and coordinate training on best practices.
• Review and ensure compliance of complex grant proposals and reports.
• Develop grant policies and procedures for consistent operations.
• Serve as the point of contact for high‑level grant management issues.

Skills

Grants management

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Grants management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Grants Supervisor/Expert serves as a senior technical expert providing guidance and oversight on the preparation, review, and administration of grants for the Department of Workforce Services in Little Rock. This position supervises the grants team, reviews complex grant proposals for compliance, provides expert advice on grant applications and budgets, and develops grant policies and procedures. The role also coordinates staff training on grants management best practices and serves as the point of contact for high-level grant management issues.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field
• Four years of experience in grants management with at least one year in supervisory or expert capacity
• Strong understanding of federal and state funding regulations and compliance
• Expertise in preparation, review, and management of complex grant proposals and reports
• Proficiency in grants management software and Microsoft Office Suite