CONTRACTS/GRANTS REVIEWER MANAGER

The Mission of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) is to improve the operations of the criminal justice and juvenile justice system and promote public safety by providing progressive leadership and coordination within the criminal justice community.

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The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Grants Manager to oversee and direct the agency’s comprehensive federal and state grant portfolios. Operating under the broad direction of the Accountant Administrator 2, this leadership role is responsible for managing a dedicated team of grant reviewers, ensuring strict compliance with all regulatory guidelines, and modernizing grant administration processes. The ideal candidate will serve as the agency’s authoritative subject matter expert on grant compliance, a key liaison for state and federal auditors, and the strategic overseer of the agency's automated EGRANTS management system.

Three years of the required experience for the following minimum qualification must have been in contracts or grants management:

Seven years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR
 
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR
 
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR
 
An advanced degree in business or public administration, finance, economics, or statistics plus three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.
 
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Duties:

• Manage and direct a team of grant reviewers and a program monitor in the development, monitoring, and administration of all federal and state grants, including writing performance appraisals and guiding staff development.
• Serve as the agency’s official authority on grant regulations, rules, and tracking; interpret complex state and federal laws to develop internal policy recommendations and ensure standardized procedures across all agency sections.
• Direct the automated EGRANTS information system for financial and managerial reporting, collaborating with IT and external vendors to troubleshoot, maintain, and develop new system components.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of grant applications, agreements, budget revisions, and monitoring reports, while establishing standardized certified assurances and special conditions for sub-recipients.
• Direct the review and approval of sub-grant adjustments, authorize project payments, and manage the final closure of entire federal programs to ensure the proper de-obligation of unexpended funds.
• Prepare, reconcile, and transmit quarterly Federal Financial Status Reports to the U.S. Department of Justice, and coordinate statewide EGRANTS access, training, and troubleshooting for regional planning districts.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to take a probational appointment if selected for this position.

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
    
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Whitley Williams
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
whitley.williams@lcle.la.gov
   

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  

Salary : $5,023 - $9,856