Manager (Austin)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Workplace

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

401(k) and 457 accounts

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission, based in Austin, seeks a Grant Administration Manager IV to lead daily GA operations and staff. You will oversee application quality, grant awards, and performance reviews, ensuring professional content and compliance across reports and systems.

Ideal candidates bring senior analytic skills, cross-functional collaboration, and strong project management. This role emphasizes ethical, transparent grant practices and close coordination with the GA Director and other

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, one year and six months of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of staff in Grant Administration (GA).
• Oversee quality assurance of applications and grant award documents. Supervise GA teams and coordinate the yearly performance reviews for the GA teams.
• Work with GA Director to develop, and approve schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals in GA.
• Review agency contracting system reports, GA self-audits, and ensures issues are addressed related to activities in GA; monitor management and productivity reports for the RFA team; review documents and reports developed by GA staff to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance regarding questions related to applications and grant awards.
• Represent Grant Administration at business meetings, as directed or required by job functions.
• May oversee program analyses, research studies, and internal audits.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Management experience

Grant administration

Staff supervision

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Relevant academic credits toward experience qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Job Description - Manager (Austin) (827185)

Job Description

Description

WHO WE ARE:

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity Street, Austin, Texas in the Grant Administration department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:

The ideal candidate shares our department’s mission to ensure that the grant opportunities and grant awards are done ethically, transparently, impartially, and professionally. As a Grant Administration Manager, you will ensure staff process applications and develop grant awards. This role requires the candidate to be detail-oriented, able to communicate effectively, and work closely with cross-functional teams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Manager IV performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of an agency’s business function, division, or department. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

• Manage day-to-day activities of staff in Grant Administration (GA).
• Oversee quality assurance of applications and grant award documents. Supervise GA teams and coordinate the yearly performance reviews for the GA teams.
• Work with GA Director to develop, and approve schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals in GA.
• Review agency contracting system reports, GA self-audits, and ensures issues are addressed related to activities in GA; monitor management and productivity reports for the RFA team; review documents and reports developed by GA staff to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance regarding questions related to applications and grant awards.
• Represent Grant Administration at business meetings, as directed or required by job functions.
• May oversee program analyses, research studies, and internal audits.
• Perform other duties as needed.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

• Current certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer and as a Certified Texas Contract Manager.
• Work experience in Texas state government related to the development of competitive applications and resulting grant awards.
• Experience managing a team at a state or federal agency.
• Experience in facilitation and customer service.
• Ability to analyze complex information and address identified issues.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and constructive work relationships.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

• Five years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, one year and six months of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU GAIN:

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive salary: $7,790.32 - $8,179.83/month
• Retirement benefit options available through the Employees Retirement System of Texas
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

VETERANS:

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf