Grants & Finance Manager (Program Planner 3)

This is not a remote position. The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) seeks to fill a vacant Program Planner 3 position. Organization Background The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a statewide law enforcement agency committed to serving the people of Iowa with leadership, integrity, and professionalism. We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions within the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of people living in or traveling through the State of Iowa. DPS is comprised of the following divisions: - Iowa State Patrol - Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) - Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement - Iowa State Fire Marshal - Division of Professional Development and Support Services - Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center - Administrative Services Division Job Description 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 (IowaGrants.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. <span style="color: inherit; font-style: norm