NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Grants/Contracts Specialist
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.37/hr - $25.37/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a company focused on community support services, and they are seeking a Grants/Contracts Specialist. This role involves providing administrative and operational support in all phases of grant management, including research, preparation, and coordination of grant applications and contracts.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Exudes a positive customer service focus
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values
Facilitates County grant proposals by searching out available grant offerings at local, state, and national levels, that are appropriate to the County revenue diversification effort
Maintains an inventory of funding resources and information to allow monitoring of grants and grant related contracts to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County guidelines
Prepares, writes, and submits grant applications utilizing desktop publishing and word processing software
May assist other County departments in the development, writing and review of grant applications
Analyzes grants and grant agreements, reviews language and makes modification and re-drafts, as required
Responsible for assigned Department(s) and County grant and grant related contract information including coordinating and monitoring of grant funded projects, grant related contracts and expenditures
Reviews and answers requests for information regarding Department and County grant and grant related contractual relationships
Maintains an on-going database of all relevant grants and grant information, as well as permanent files for grants and grant related contracts
Evaluates compliance with grant and grant related contract requirements
Works with and/or trains appropriate staff to prepare or assist with grant applications, process grant awards, track compliance, monitor expenditures and assist with reporting needs
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget with regard to grants and grant related contracts
Represents the County on various committees and groups, as directed
Provides periodic updates to the County Manager and Board on the status of grants in the County
Works with lobbyists and state and federal agencies on grant issues
Implements and tracks deadlines and deliverables for grant compliance and completion, including monthly programmatic and financial reporting, final reports and grant closeout
Coordinates the evaluation of outcomes for each grant and develops tools or systems to collect outcome data
Establishes fiscal monitoring of approved grants to ensure quality assurance throughout all processes by reviewing available funding in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, BoCC administrative rules and directives, and BoCC policies and procedures
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency
Oversees record retention requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal compliance
Reviews and submits invoices for payment, compiles program data, and develops grant expenditure reports
Drives a County vehicle and/or personal vehicle to various locations regularly to monitor contracts and/or attend community meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and one year experience in grants, budgeting, finance, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience
Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of contract management, grant writing, and budgeting
Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and requirements
Knowledge of governmental accounting
Knowledge of the Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the administration of grant programs
Knowledge of the forms, terminology, procedures, and electronic systems used in monitoring and administering federal and state grants
Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately
Ability to collect, compile and analyze statistical and fiscal data and to present logical conclusions in graphic and narrative form
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, co-workers, elected officials, associates, representatives of Federal, State and local agencies and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda and graphic presentations
Ability to use a computer and associated software with an emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing
Ability to coordinate and effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and issues
Ability to work within a team and provide support to other team members
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail
Benefits
Medical/Health Insurance
Employee Life Insurance
Florida Retirement System
Employee Assistance Program
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
Deferred Retirement Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Roth IRA
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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