NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Disability Innovation Fund Grant Program Assistant
Statewide, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$4,906/mo - $6,937.20/mo
5+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Labor and Employment, which focuses on connecting workers with great jobs and assisting those who have been injured on the job. The Disability Innovation Fund Grant Program Assistant will support the management and compliance of a $14.1 million grant aimed at empowering youth with disabilities in Colorado to achieve competitive integrated employment.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Providing essential support in the management of contracts associated with the Disability Innovation Fund grant, ensuring strict adherence to the standards and expectations outlined in the grant narrative and funder specifications
Assisting with the oversight of the grant's budget, maintaining compliance with financial guidelines and regulations set by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and contributing to the preparation and timely submission of all required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Actively engaging with a diverse array of stakeholders, fostering collaboration with both internal and external partners including DVR staff, secondary education institutions, Centers for Independent Living (CILs), family-led organizations, contractors, and various community organizations
Assisting in coordinating and participating in the Planning and Advisory Team meetings, actively contributing to the alignment of team activities and objectives with the overarching mission of the grant
Participating in the comprehensive administration and oversight of grant compliance, providing administrative support to ensure the efficient utilization of the grant's budget
Developing robust systems and reports for tracking timelines, deadlines, and all grant-related information
Serving as a liaison between the DIF Grant team and CDLE's procurement, budget, and finance teams, fostering seamless communication and coordination to ensure compliance requirements are met
Participating in the implementation of budget plans, optimizing the use of funds to support the primary goal of the grant
Providing essential support in the oversight and administration of contracts related to the grant, collaborating closely with the Grant Manager
Monitoring the progress of contracted work and verifying that services or products are delivered as specified
Facilitating communication with stakeholders and coordinating meetings, ensuring reasonable accommodations are provided as needed
Documenting stakeholder meetings, summarizing key discussions, decisions, and action items, and preparing reports
Organizing and formatting data for reports, ensuring clear and comprehensible presentation of information
Coordinating the collection of data from the project evaluator and facilitating communication to ensure data availability for reporting and analysis
Qualification
Required
You must be a resident of the state of Colorado in order to be eligible to apply
Five (5) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years
Preferred
Familiarity with CORE, the State's financial management system
Familiarity with the administrative components of the state procurement process
Bilingual (read, write, speak)
Grant Administration Procedures: Understanding of grant administration processes, particularly related to execution, monitoring, and compliance with federal reporting requirements
Regulations and Compliance: Familiarity with regulations governing federal discretionary grants funded through the Rehabilitation Services Administration and the ability to ensure adherence
Contract Assistance: Capability to assist in various aspects of contract management, such as tracking and communication with contractors
Familiarity with accessibility standards
Performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee
Benefits
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
MotivateMe employee wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg 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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