Cybersecurity Grants Specialist

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Job Title: Cybersecurity Grants Specialist 1

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Cybersecurity Grants Specialist 1

Agency: Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Job Requisition : JR

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $53,424.80

Job Description:

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS)

Description:

As part of the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) work with local, state, and federal governments, in partnership with the private sector and faith-based community, to protect life and property against man-made and natural emergencies. In addition, GEMA/HS employees are on 24-hour calls statewide to assist local authorities when disaster strikes.

The Preparedness Grants and Programs Grants Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of grants management functions in the development and implementation of grant-funded projects for state and local governments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, this Grants Specialist exercises independent judgment and initiative to perform a variety of detailed grants management functions. Oversee and monitor ongoing grant programs and related funds. Administers and/or awards funds on behalf of agency or other grantors. Analyze existing projects or programs to determine effectiveness. Audits expenditures of grant funds to ensure that funds are spent according to stipulation, and deadlines are met.

Compiles and prepares reports. Maintain and revise grant and contract files, databases, ledgers, and records. Maintains financial accountability and compliance of grant programs through comprehensive audits, financial records, review of expenditures, and documented program outcomes. Monitors compliance with grant stipulations and program progress through on-site evaluations and reviews of plans and reports. Prepares documentation/reports according to the required format of grantors.

Processes subrecipient reimbursements, progress reports, budget adjustments, and closeout reports. Provides information concerning the program and explains the application process. Provides technical assistance to subrecipients.

Specific duties include:

• Managing and administering grant funds on behalf of GEMA/HS involving multiple state, local, private, and non-profit entities.
• Directly manage the logistics, preparation, and submission of cybersecurity grant invoices and reports.
• Maintain a master file of cybersecurity grants, including deadlines and associated files, correspondence, contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Monitoring subrecipient compliance to grant programs policies and procedures.
• Compiling and maintaining timely and detailed documents and information needed to generate reports, process payments, and complete projects
• Accurately responding to customer questions and concerns and developing recommendations for resolving them.
• Interact with subrecipients to monitor their work towards grant completion and closeout, and thoroughly document and report on project progress.
• Working in the State Operations Center during periods of activation (12-hour shifts – may be day or overnight and can include weekends)

All GEMA/HS employees are subject to call in with minimal notice during disasters. During activations, night and weekend work may be required. This position requires the ability to travel overnight, statewide and regionally, as dictated by the functions of the position and the business needs of the agency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment. Items that may be examined in a background check include but are not limited to credit…