Grants & Finance Manager (Program Planner 3

Program Planner 3

The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) seeks to fill a vacant Program Planner 3 position. This position will serve as one of two federal grants program administrators. As the Governor-appointed State Administering Agency (SAA) for federal criminal justice-related grants, DPS is responsible for securing and managing federal criminal justice funding. As a subject matter expert in federal grants administration processes, this position will develop, implement, administer, and evaluate all aspects of a department-wide federal grants program and serve as ODCP's financial manager.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Implementing all facets of the federal grant process including strategic planning and collaboration, mining for grants, writing and editing, implementation, administration, and evaluation.
• Ensuring financial integrity and programmatic efficacy while confirming with laws, rules and regulations set forth in 2 CFR Part 200, OMB cost principles, FMCSA policies, state procurement, and state accounting policies.
• Facilitating annual pass-through grant application processes, reviewing, scoring, and administering sub-grants.
• Providing technical assistance, guidance, and support to DPS staff, other state and local agencies, and funded programs.
• Completing Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting.

Financial Management and Claim Payments:

• Facilitates bill and claim payments.
• Prepares and requests draw-downs of federal grant funds.
• Manages financial activity of DPS grant recipients in electronic grants management system (Iowa Grants.gov).
• Assists with desk reviews, audits and site visits.
• Submits quarterly, annual and other financial reports regarding federal grants.
• Monitors and reconciles state financial systems and federal grants management systems.
• Manages time tracking, administrative costs, indirect cost calculations, and administration.

Other Duties:

• Assists in developing/updating ODCP policies and staff procedures.
• Develops DPS federal grant management policies and procedures.
• Some training and travel required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume within the NEOGOV application.
• Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety investigators before a final letter of employment offer is delivered.
• Some travel within the State of Iowa is required.
• This is not a remote position.
• The State of Iowa is an E-Verify Employer.

Benefits:

At the State of Iowa, we value our employees' talents and backgrounds, and we are committed to your well-being beyond the paycheck. As a valued team member, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off:
• Vacation accruals that begin on day one and rollover on a yearly basis
• Unlimited sick leave accrual
• Nine (9) paid holidays per year
• Insurance Options:
• Health – Affordable plans with the state paying more than 90% of premiums
• Dental – Free for single coverage and affordable family coverage with access to a vision discount program
• Life* – $20,000 in life insurance free, with an option to purchase additional coverage (
  * depending upon Collective Bargaining Agreements)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – Available at no cost
• Retirement:
• IPERS Retirement package offering a lifetime monthly financial benefit for vested employees. For every $1 an employee contributes, the state matches with $1.50
• Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) offering a voluntary savings program including a State match of up to $75/month
• Flexibility:
  Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Support:
  Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs
• To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage:
  Benefits at a Glance | Iowa Department of Administrative Services