VAWA Grants Program Specialist | Federal Grant Oversight

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi, through the Mississippi State Department of Health, seeks a Program Specialist IV for Madison County. This full-time role focuses on grant management, compliance with VAWA funds, and coordination with subgrantees to meet program goals.

Responsibilities include federal grant reporting, monitoring subgrants, Muskie reporting, and developing implementation plans. Collaboration with OVW and MSDH staff is essential to ensure accuracy and timely fund use.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4-7 years of experience.
• Familiarity with Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with VAWA grants and related requirements.
• Serve as Grant Administrator on federal grants including reporting and closeout.
• Coordinate monitoring, subgrants, and reimbursments for STOP/VAWA programs.
• Develop processes for subawarding funds and track progress per the Implementation Plan.
• Provide technical assistance to subgrantees and liaise with OVW and state staff.

Skills

Grant writing

2 CFR 200 guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of Mississippi, through the Mississippi State Department of Health, seeks a Program Specialist IV for Madison County. This full-time role focuses on grant management, compliance with VAWA funds, and coordination with subgrantees to meet program goals.

Responsibilities include federal grant reporting, monitoring subgrants, Muskie reporting, and developing implementation plans. Collaboration with OVW and MSDH staff is essential to ensure accuracy and timely fund use.