Senior Grants Supervisor & Compliance Expert

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas is seeking a Grants Supervisor/Expert to oversee the daily operations of the grants team and provide specialized expertise in complex grant management tasks. The role ensures proposals, contracts, and reporting comply with guidelines and supports grant recipients and external stakeholders.

The position emphasizes mentorship of junior staff and a strong understanding of federal and state funding regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Four years of grants management experience, including at least one year in a supervisory or expert capacity.
• Knowledge of grants management regulations and compliance.
• Experience with grants management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the grants team and oversee preparation, review, and administration of grants.
• Review complex grant proposals for compliance.
• Provide expert advice on grant applications, budgets, and reports.
• Develop and revise grant policies and procedures for consistency.
• Coordinate staff training on grants management best practices.
• Monitor active grants and address potential issues or risks.

Skills

Grants management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field

Tools

AASIS Software

SAP-based software

Microsoft Office

Job description

State of Arkansas is seeking a Grants Supervisor/Expert to oversee the daily operations of the grants team and provide specialized expertise in complex grant management tasks. The role ensures proposals, contracts, and reporting comply with guidelines and supports grant recipients and external stakeholders.

The position emphasizes mentorship of junior staff and a strong understanding of federal and state funding regulations.