OPS Financial Specialist - 31902040

Business and Financial Operations; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Division of Emergency Management, Bureau of Mitigation, seeks a Financial Specialist in Tallahassee on a temporary basis. You will manage subgrant agreements and reimbursements, ensure regulatory compliance, and prepare financial reports for mitigation grant programs.

Responsibilities include developing subgrant agreements, processing financial documentation, and providing technical assistance to subrecipients. Expect irregular hours and potential deployments during emergencies.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in grant or contract management or related fields.
• One year of finance, accounting, data entry, or payment processing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide technical assistance related to subgrant agreements.
• Ability to travel overnight and work non-traditional hours during emergency events.

Responsibilities

• Manage subgrant agreements and reimbursement payments for mitigation grant programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations governing grants and contracts.
• Develop and monitor subgrant agreements; process financial documentation.
• Provide technical assistance to subrecipients.
• Deploy to emergency sites and work non-traditional hours during disaster response activities as needed.

Skills

Grant/contract management

Finance / accounting

Financial reporting

Communication

Technical assistance

Overnight travel & irregular hours

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

This temporary position in the Florida Division of Emergency Management's Bureau of Mitigation serves as a Financial Specialist responsible for managing subgrant agreements and reimbursement payments for mitigation grant programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, developing and monitoring subgrant agreements, processing financial documentation, and providing technical assistance to subrecipients. The position is located in Tallahassee and may require irregular hours and deployment to emergency sites during disaster response activities.

Key qualifications:

• One year of experience in grant or contract management or related fields
• One year of finance, accounting, data entry, or payment processing experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial program activities and prepare accurate financial reports
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide technical assistance related to subgrant agreements
• Ability to travel overnight and work non-traditional hours during emergency events