Grant Manager (Grant Specialist II)

• Job #: 2026-75
• TWC Job #: 17030685
• Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Monthly Salary: $4,833.34 – $5,083.34
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B19
• Class: 1920
• Status: Open

Grant Manager – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Grant Manager (Grant Specialist II) to work in the Public Safety Office (PSO) – Preparedness Programs.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $4,833.34 – $5,083.34 a month ($58,000.08 – $61,000.08 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This position performs complex (journey-level) grant development, analysis, monitoring, and administration work.  Work involves evaluating grant applications for eligibility and appropriateness; assisting with monitoring schedules and reports, analyzing performance data to determine the efficacy of funded programs. Writes and edits reports, briefs, plans, and other documents. Effectively communicates with applicants, grantees, subject matter experts and other professionals to accomplish mutual objectives.

• Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates grant funded programs.
• Analyzes grant applications to determine eligibility and compliance with state/federal statutes and best practices.
• Negotiates changes with potential grantees to make adjustments that ensure accountability and that the project scope meets the requirements and priorities established by PSO or the federal government.
• Works with Program Administrator to develop funding plans and priorities that align with designated state and federal sources of funding.
• Independently reviews and approves requests for payments involving multi-million-dollar state and federal appropriations.
• Initiates contact with requestors to discuss potential ineligible items or to request additional documentation to support requested funds.
• Professionally communicates with city and county leaders; state agency executives; and other professionals about grant priorities, guidelines, and requirements.
• Develops, establishes, and maintains productive and effective business relationships with other state and local agencies and organizations as required to fulfill the objectives of this position.
• Analyzes grant activities, identifies problem areas, provides technical assistance, and works with grantees to develop corrective action plans.
• Identifies agencies who fail to comply and initiates a request for PSO to hold further funds to the agency.
• As assigned, represents the Governor’s Office at meetings related to division funding opportunities and allowable activities.
• Provides guidance to PSO staff, grantees, applicants, and others, including via conferencing and other means.
• Determines eligibility of requests for grant adjustments, works with grantees to ensure accountability, and makes recommendations for approval or denial.
• Determines a grantee’s compliance with conditions of funding placed on their grant and removes or clears the conditions when all requirements are met.
• Analyzes performance data to identify discrepancies and follows-up with grantee to revise data, as appropriate.
• Manages the collection, organization, and analysis of grant-related data using Excel and Access databases.
• Assists the Program Administrator in coordinating the workflow of grant-related activities.
• Provides training to potential and current grant recipients on the application process and reporting requirements.
• Attends conferences, trainings, and other professional development opportunities to increase job knowledge and technical expertise.

How You’ll Qualify

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• One (1) year of progressively responsible grant and/or program management experience.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. Paper applications and resumes are not accepted in person or via email.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.

Submit a separate application and resume for each position that you are qualified.

In Work in Texas, search for Office of the Governor job postings by the “Agency Job ID” listed as “Job #” on the position description – or – using the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) assigned posting ID number, listed as “TWC job number” on the position description.