Program Manager

State of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

156% state-matched retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance plans

Life insurance policy ($20,000)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

State of Nebraska’s Economic Development Agency is seeking a Program Manager to lead a team distributing grant funding for economic recovery programs in Omaha, NE. You will supervise consultants, ensure policy compliance, and manage both federal and state grant portfolios.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with experience in grant or project management and travel as needed. A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; three years related experience.
• Experience in grant or project management preferred; substitution allowed on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Trains consultants in grant management policies and procedures to maintain performance.
• Plans, assigns, and directs consultants to achieve team goals and align with policies.
• Analyzes project records to evaluate staff progress and achieve objectives.
• Instructs consultants on policy guidelines and handles exceptions with expertise.
• Oversees federal/state grant programs and maintains program materials and files.
• Reviews expenditures and performance docs, resolves missing/incomplete reports, approves payments.
• Participates in technical sessions, site visits, events, and trainings.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Public administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public administration, community or regional planning, marketing or related field

Tools

AmpliFund/Euna grants

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Economic Development - Agency 72Location:Omaha, NEHiring Rate:$28.375Job Posting:JR2026-00029917 Program Manager (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):Job Description:Are you someone who is excited about public service and making a difference in your community? The Economic Development Manager position will oversee the work of a team responsible for distributing grant funding for various economic recovery grant programs. Under administrative direction from Division Administrator, the economic development manager coordinates the administration of and the supervision of various state and federal grant programs and performs related work as required. DED is looking for a manager with strong communication and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and experience with grant or project management. Come join our team and help us Grow Nebraska!Look at what we have to offer!• 13 paid holidays• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately• Military leave• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement• Tuition reimbursement• Employee assistance program• 79% employer paid health insurance plans• Dental and vision insurance plans• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service• Training and Development based on your career aspirations• Fun, inviting teammates• A safe and secure environmentAt the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!Job Duties:Trains consultants in the policies and procedures of grant management to maintain and/or improve the performance levels of the employees through exposure to job knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work in accordance with established performance standards.Plans, assigns, and directs the work activities of consultants to facilitate the attainment of the team’s work goals to ensure the consistent application of administrative and program policies, procedures, and standards, and to facilitate coordination of the unit supervised with the activities of other staff members within the Division.Analyzes records and reports on the status of projects to evaluate staff’s progress; implements necessary actions to ensure the goals and objectives of each project are attained.Discusses policies and procedures to provide operational guidelines for the accomplishment of project assignments and instructs consultants on how to handle matters when existing policies, procedures, or guidelines do not cover the situation; obtains pertinent information when an issue requires expertise to provide conclusive answers.Manages and provides oversight of federal and state grant programs. Oversees the development and maintenance of programmatic materials, documents and files.Manages assigned set of programs and awards by reviewing expenditure and performance documentation and resolving missing, incorrect or incomplete reports. Approves payment requests. Escalates over payments, non-compliance and legal issues to assigned divisions per established procedures. Monitors issues until resolved or deferred.Attends technical assistance sessions, site visits, events and trainings.All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.Requirements / QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public administration, community or regional planning, marketing or related field AND three years related experience. Experience in a related field may substitute for education on a year for year basis.Preferred Qualifications: Preference for previous federal or state post-award grant management experience, experience using AmpliFund/Euna grants, experience managing a portfolio of large scale, concurrent projects from inception to delivery, degree in economics, accounting, or business with an emphasis in accounting or auditing.Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to provide a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and Reliable attendance is required.Knowledge, Skills and Abiliies:Knowledge of: Federal and State loan and grants programs; finance principles and practices; the organizational structure, functions, policies, and standards of the agency and of the operations; the organizational structure, functional relationship, and administrative processes of the executive and legislative branches of state government; the federal and state laws and administrative regulations that govern agency operations and federal and state funding programs; principles and techniques of supervision, regulatory compliance.Ability to: apply the principles of fiscal management; manage funds and provide financial recommendations; organize and present facts and opinions orally and in writing to exchange information and ideas and to promote needs, plans, and objectives; analyze data and draw conclusions; prepare administrative evaluation reports and recommendations; collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments, plan, direct, guide and evaluate the work of others; establish short-term goals; coordinate administrative/program operations and activities; assess staff progress toward achievement of program objectives and adherence with program standards.Skill in: Federal or State Grant Management; Financial review; attention to detail, time management.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. 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