Preparedness Grant Programs Section Manager

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DGS Office of External Affairs seeks a Section Manager to lead the Preparedness Grant Programs, overseeing state and federal grant initiatives. The role includes development, administration, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

Based in Springfield, IL, with a hybrid schedule of 2-5 days in the office. Reports to agency leadership and supervises staff to meet program goals and timelines.

Qualifications

• Four years of college, preferably in business or public administration.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Three years of professional experience administering federal grants and federal pass-through grant programs.
• Three years of professional experience with FEMA grant requirements and federal reporting.
• Three years of professional experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage state and federal preparedness grant programs.
• Ensure timely submission of required reports and documentation.
• Coordinate with agency management on program reviews and compliance.

Skills

Grant administration

Staff supervision

Federal reporting

Grant compliance

Education

College degree

Job description

The Preparedness Grant Programs Section Manager serves as a full-line supervisor for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), administering and managing state and federal preparedness grant programs. The role involves developing and implementing grant programs, managing federal and state requirements, ensuring timely submission of reports, and coordinating with agency management on program reviews. The position is based in Springfield, Illinois with a hybrid work schedule of 2-5 days per week in office.

Key qualifications:

• Four (4) years of college, preferably in business or public administration
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
• Three (3) years of professional experience administering federal grants and federal pass-through grant programs
• Three (3) years of professional experience with FEMA grant requirements and federal reporting
• Three (3) years of professional experience supervising staff