Grant Manager (Grant Specialist III)

Job #: 2026-37

TWC Job #: 16947841
Travel Required: Up to 10%
Monthly Salary: $5,000.00 - $5,687.50
Position Location: Austin, TX
Group Step: B21
Class: 1921
Status: Open

Grant Manager – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Grant Manager (Grant Specialist III) to work in the Public Safety Office – Justice 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 $5,000.00 - $5,687.50 a month ($60,000.00 - $68,250.00 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 highly complex (senior-level) grant development, coordination, analysis, monitoring, and administration work. The focus of this position is working with organizations throughout the state to support criminal justice efforts through planning and grant investments. Work involves evaluating grant applications for eligibility and appropriateness; assisting with monitoring schedules and reports; and 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.
Reviews grant applications to determine eligibility for award based on established criteria and compliance with program guidance, state and federal statutes, and other requirements.
Negotiates changes with potential grantees to make adjustments that ensure accountability and that the project scope meets the requirements and priorities established by the PSO or the federal government.
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.
Communicates with CEOs/CFOs of private corporations; 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 criminal justice agencies and organizations.
Identifies agencies who fail to comply and initiates a request for the PSO to hold further funds to the agency.
Prepares and reviews grant closeout materials.
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.
Ensures grantees’ compliance with conditions of funding by monitoring and analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations; removes or clears the conditions when all requirements are met.
Provides technical assistance and works with grantees to develop corrective action plans.
Reviews performance targets, reported metrics, and prior performance to assess whether a potential continuation grant or active grant is meeting its goals.
Manages the collection, organization, and analysis of data using Excel and Access databases.
Assists the Program Administrator in coordinating the workflow of grant-related activities.
Contributes to process improvement efforts by identifying concerns and trends related to grantee compliance, identifying process issues or opportunities to streamline, and drafting new or revised processes or checklists, as assigned.
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.
May work with the Program Administrator to develop funding plans and priorities that align with designated state and federal sources of funding.
Serve as a liaison between the OOG - Public Safety Office, grant funding sources and the federal government by attending meetings, responding to information requests, and resolving issues between parties involved.

How You’ll Qualify

High school graduate or equivalent; and
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in grant or program management.

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.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It’s a great job for a professional who is skilled at preparing, maintaining, and reporting of grants, evaluating grant applications to determine appropriateness of grant or compliance. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.

Valid Texas Driver’s License or be willing to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90 days if moving from another state.

Veterans

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

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.

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.