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Employment application can be obtained through the Mechoopda Indian Tribe website: https://www.mechoopda-nsn.gov/employment-opportunities/

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Grant Manager

Reports To: Director of Finance

Supervises: None

Classification: Salaried, full-time, benefit-eligible

Anticipated Starting Salary: $52,000 – $60,000

The initial review date for this position will be May 17, 2024. Submissions received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the hiring committee.

Position Summary

Responsible for tracking and analyzing all budget expenditures for new and existing grants. Utilize management skills to carry out important operational duties in budgeting and resource allocation procedures, ensuring strategic plan goals are met in a timely manner. Find innovative ways to resolve problems and maintain continuous quality improvement protocols for all grant funded activities. This position may require travel.

Specific Responsibilities

• Researches and conducts quantitative and qualitative data analysis of spending, ensuring compliance with 2 CFR 200.Follows and proposes revisions to fiscal policies and procedures in order to accomplish responsibilities in the most efficient and effective manner. This requires thorough knowledge of federal and state grant legislation, policies and procedures, and regulations.
• Creates and maintains tracking mechanisms to ensure compliance with organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals.
• Prepares, submits, and tracks timely progress reports as required by funding agency and Program Leads.
• Presents complex information in a clear manner to multiple stakeholders.
• Evaluates the fiscal and budgetary impacts and/or risks associated with grant proposals, legislative proposals, and Tribal Council initiatives.
• In collaboration with the Program Lead, oversees budget management, including impact analysis in budget programming and funds to ensure effective programs. This includes budget development, implementation, and review of all costs according to budget and making recommendations for cost control as needed.
• Provides technical and budgetary assistance to the Program Lead and Director of Finance.
• Requests reimbursements and drawdowns as needed.
• Prepares reports, including forecasts, findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement of operations and presents findings.
• Collaborates with Tribal Administration staff to connect with external agencies on funding and programs and engages stakeholder agencies on funding, programs, and impact.
• Researches and presents opportunities to support Tribal programming.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree program in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Public Policy (or related field), or its equivalent, combined with two years of related work experience in finance and budget, financial analysis, federal grant management and compliance or a similar field:

• Knowledge and application of principles and best practices of budgets, grants, research, and performance measurements
• Understanding of finance, economics, and governmental accounting
• Understanding of Federal guidelines regarding ARPA or other Federal funds
• Ability to develop budget projections
• Ability to develop internal and external agency metrics for use and impact of funds for prioritized projects
• Ability to organize complex financial data
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills and the ability to identify and evaluate the economic, political, and social impacts of budgetary actions and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Demonstrated skill in complex financial tracking across multiple fund sources and projects and with outside agencies
• Demonstrated skill in connecting with external agencies on federal or similar types of funding and programming and ability to engage with stakeholders and agencies on federal or similar types of funding, programming, and impact
• Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in effective and efficient manner
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse work place with people of varying cultures and backgrounds
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must be willing to travel locally, regionally, statewide and/or out-of-state, as necessary, during or after regular working hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with fund accounting software
• Experience working in a Tribal government system or with Native American communities

Additional information

• This work involves long periods of sitting and may include walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities, and lifting of moderately heavy items, up to 20 lbs.
• Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code § 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification by Tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background and reference checks.

Note: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The Mechoopda Tribe of Chico Rancheria reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever applied to or worked for the Mechoopda Indian Tribe? (Yes/No)
• Do you have relatives working for the Mechoopda Indian Tribe? (Yes/No) If yes, please provide name(s) and relationships.
• Are you authorized to work for any employer in the United States? (Yes/No)
• If hired, would you have a reliable means of transportation to and from work? (Yes/No)
• Are you at least 18 years old? (Yes/No)

If under 18, hire is subject to verification that you are of minimum legal age.

• Are you enrolled member/citizen of a Native American Tribe? (Yes/No)

If yes, please attach a copy of enrollment verification i.e., certificate, Tribal ID card, etc.

• Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation? (Yes/No)

If no, describe the functions that cannot be performed.

• I hereby certify that I have not knowingly withheld any information that might adversely affect my chances for employment and that the answers given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I, the undersigned applicant, have personally completed this application. I understand that any omission or misstatement of material fact on this application or any document used to secure employment shall be grounds for rejection of this application or for immediate discharge if I am employed, regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. (Initials)
• I hereby authorize Mechoopda Indian Tribe to thoroughly investigate my references, work record, education and other matters related to my suitability for employment unless otherwise specified above. I further, authorize the references I have listed to disclose to the company any and all letters, reports and other information related to my work records, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. In addition, I hereby release the Company, my former employers and all other persons, corporations, partnerships and associations from any and all claims, demands or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such investigation or disclosure. (Initials)
• I understand that nothing contained in the application, or conveyed during any interview which may be granted or during my employment, if hired, is intended to create an employment contract between me and the Company. In addition, I understand and agree that if I am employed, my employment is for no definite or determinable period and may be terminated at any time, with or without prior notice, at the option of either myself or the Company, and that no promises or representations contrary to the foregoing are binding on the company unless made in writing and signed by me and the Company's designated representative. (Initials)
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. (Initials)

Work Location: In person