Grant Administrator - FINANCE

Department:  FINANCE

Pay:  $60,070.40 annually 

Work Schedule: 8am to 5pm; Monday to Friday. Remote work and flexible schedule possible. 

As part of the Grants Compliance Team, administer grant policies, procedures, and programs. Implement recommendations based upon best practices and performance reviews of prior Federal grant programs administered by the County. Perform administrative work pertaining to grant programs including grant contract review, grant management, and creating and updating Finance policy, including grants procurement and subrecipient monitoring.

Review and manage grant contracts for the organization

• Review grant contracts for compliance requirements and create a compliance checklist for each grant. Monitor each checklist monthly to ensure compliance it being met.
• Ensure County compliance with 2 CFR 200-Uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards.
• Obtain proper grant training in compliance with best practices and auditor/supervisor recommendations to maintain subject matter expertise.  
• Review existing policies on an annual basis to identify policy gaps with grant contracts.
• Work with Grants Compliance Team to provide policy or procedure information and to implement recommendations related to grant contract management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for implementation of policies and procedures.
• Work with Grants Compliance Team to develop and maintain a grants administration manual.  

Review and manage Federal procurement procedures in collaboration with Purchasing Department

• Work in collaboration with Purchasing Department to develop and update procurement procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200 and any special grant requirements.  
• Assist departments in proper procurement.
• Train County staff in procurement requirements of 2 CFR 200, special grant requirements and County procedures.
• Review procurements to ensure proper procedures were followed and documentation is in place.
• Work in collaboration with Accounting Department to develop grant equipment management and disposal procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200 and any special grant requirements.  
• Participate in annual Single Audit to provide procurement documentation.

Provide day-to-day sub-recipient monitoring in collaboration with Grant Compliance Team Members.

• Develop sub-recipient agreements that meet grant award requirements and compliance with 2 CFR 200-Uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards.
• Perform sub-recipient risk assessments pursuant to 2 CFR 200-Uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards.
• Monitor sub-recipients and contractors to ensure County compliance with 2 CFR 200-Uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards.
• Complete FFATA reporting as required for sub-recipients.
• Assist departments in developing processes and procedures for monitoring sub-recipients.
• Participate in annual Single Audit to provide sub-recipient monitoring documentation.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance public administration or other related field. Three years of experience in contract management, procurement, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Five years of experience in contract management, procurement, or a related field.Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or Public Administration. Professional grant administration or procurement certification.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.