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Description Under supervision from the Director or Assistant Director, this position leads, plans, develops, monitors, and implements policies designed to provide grant services for the agency. The Deputy Director of Grants Management acts as the grant coordinator, overseeing grant-funded programs at a variety of agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and other institutions. This position identifies potential grants for the organization and may also assist in writing grant proposals and applications.

Serves as the liaison between the organization and external agencies and government entities that offer or receive funding, ensuring that all parties are informed about program and project progress, rules, practices, policies, and regulations. Incumbent shall be responsible for and participate in the formulation and determination of policy, programs, and activities within the area of supervision. This position requires a confidential relationship to a policymaker.

Duties and Responsibilities Manages and supervises the staff of the Grants division. Manages and supervises the work of assigned grants management employees. Performs project management functions to ensure compliance with established grants policies and procedures.

Develops grants management processes for the development and maintenance of the Grants Management Standard Operations Manual. Supervises work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promotion, and/or discipline of employees. Supervises the grant processes, including identifying, applying for, managing, and reporting to all applicable grantors.

Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with subordinates, co- workers, and others. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports on grant matters. Coordinates fiscal tasks with the Deputy Director for Administration and Finance.

Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Statistics or any closely related field supplemented by one (1) year of professional supervisory work experience in grants management. OR Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Statistics or any closely related field supplemented by three (3) years of professional supervisory work experience in grant management.

Position Factors FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of administrative planning and scheduling techniques Knowledge of fiscal control methods Knowledge of management principles, concepts, and techniques, including organization and program analysis Knowledge of supervisory techniques Knowledge of the territorial and federal budget cycles and accounting systems Knowledge of workflow analysis techniques Knowledge of administrative challenges in grant program management Knowledge of Federal funding processes and their application to VITEMA programs. Skill in effective oral and written communication. Skill in research and analysis.

Skill in organizational development and leadership. Skill in interpersonal communication. Skill in grants writing.

Skill in computer applications related to word processing, project management, presentations, and spreadsheets. Skill in general office equipment such as telephone, fax, printers, copiers, calculators and computers. Ability to establish policies and practices.

Ability to apply accepted management principles, concepts and techniques. Ability to assign and instruct staff and supervise the performance of their work Ability to develop financial projections or forecasts. Ability to establish and maintain the essential records in compliance with federal records and retention policies.

Ability to identify and resolve problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans or projects. Ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations, procedures, and policies applicable to the purchase of materials and supplies. Ability to prepare and edit reports and correspondence.

Ability to provide assignments with unambiguous instruction to staff and supervise their performance using fair practices. Ability to read and interpret rules and regulations regarding grant matters and apply them to specific situations. Ability to supervise the preparation and timely submission of grant applications, and reports.

Ability to successfully communicate with stakeholders. FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS Incumbent reports directly to the Director and/or Assistant Director on all activities. Work is performed independently, and considerable latitude is given to direct the designated divisions.

Work is reviewed by regular reports to the Director and/or Assistant Director, with annual performance appraisal and forms in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures, regulations, and as detailed in the personnel handbook. FACTOR 3- GUIDELINES Guidelines include agency operating policies, rules, regulations, manual and laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands Code

FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITY Work involves managing and leading the grants division, overseeing all aspects of grants administration, including preparing, reviewing, and submitting applications and reports, monitoring performance fairly, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders both inside and outside the agency. Must ensure compliance with agency policies, regulations, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Code, interpreting guidelines for specific grant matters and that the grants division operates efficiently and aligns with the agency's mission

FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT The purpose of the work is to direct and manage all aspects of grants management within the agency which includes (but is not limited to): budgeting, accounting, auditing, monitoring, and reporting. FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS Contacts are employees of all levels within the agency, as well as outside territorial and federal agencies, utilizing telephone, email, fax, and/or in-person contact. FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS Contacts are made to share information, manage staff, and communicate within the agency to ensure team members receive direction and work together to achieve organizational goals.

FACTOR 7- PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is primarily sedentary, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, lifting and carrying light objects. FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office setting with occasional adverse conditions. The agency requires a drug/alcohol-free and tobacco-free environment.