Career Connect Washington Grants Manager

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Career Connect Washington Grants Manager

Salary

$72,552.00 - $97,596.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County – Olympia, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Remote Optional

Job Number

2023-15283

Department

Employment Security Department

Division

Employment System, Policy, and Integrity (ESPI)

Opening Date

01/19/2024

Closing Date

2/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

The ideal candidate(s) for this position will bring grant management, stakeholder engagement, and excellent communication skills, as well as the capability to organize and lead complex projects. We are seeking candidates who have experience managing federal or state grants, preferably in the areas of workforce development, economic development, or education. Most importantly, we are looking for individuals who share the core belief of Career Connect Washington (CCW):  that every student in Washington deserves a future of purpose and prosperity, and the support necessary to achieve it.
 
 Every day, our team works with the Career Connect Washington coalition of industry, education, and community leaders to ensure that every young adult in Washington will have multiple pathways toward economic self-sufficiency and fulfilment, strengthened by a comprehensive statewide system for career connected learning. If you have the skills, capabilities, and experience we need – and if you too are inspired by the CCW vision – this is the opportunity for you. Join us and help to make Washington a better and more equitable place to live, learn, work, and do business.

 

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions.

Duties

Some of what you will do:

Lead statewide CCW grant activities, administer federal and state-funded grants and contracts to CCW system actors, and consult internal and external leadership on statewide performance, strategy, and operations by:

  • Managing CCW contracts issued by ESD to CCW implementers such as networks, intermediaries, sectoral partnerships, and other system actors implementing CCW. 
  • Facilitating statewide communities of practice, in collaboration with CCW coalition partners and arranging for peer-to-peer learning and replication of best practices among implementers to increase equity and outcomes statewide. 
  • Developing complex reports and maintaining information systems concerning statewide events, outcomes, and resources needed. 
  • Collaborating with K-12 systems, community and technical colleges, community-based organizations, and state agency partners to increase employer engagement and the adoption of CCW programming as employers’ preferred talent solution.
  • Utilizing quantitative and qualitative data to conduct analyses that contribute to the improvement of grant outcomes and system processes. 

Advance the mission, vision, and objectives of CCW in concert with stakeholders by:

  • Seeking additional and diversified funding to grow successful initiatives, in partnership with grant writers and other team members. 
  • Advancing statewide and regional efforts to develop new or expand existing career connected learning programs (including Career Launch, Career Prep, and Career Explore). 
  • Drafting briefings, writing reports, and delivering presentations to internal and external partners that advance the CCW mission, vision, and performance goals. 

Ensure continuous improvement and ongoing effective operations of ESD’s grant management systems by:

  • Leading and advancing a culture of operational excellence in ESD’s grants administration space, identifying and enacting continuous improvement opportunities, and advising agency leadership regarding gaps, opportunities, and potential solutions.
  • Facilitating workgroups to develop and implement strategies which improve the efficiency, predictability, consistency, and overall quality of ESD's grant administration tools, processes, and systems. 

 

To request a detailed position description click here.

Qualifications

Required: 

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field and five (5) years of demonstrated experience in two (2) or more of the domains listed below:

OR

A combination of education, certification(s), and/or demonstrated experience (9 years total) in two (2) or more of the domains listed below:

Experience Domains

  • Managing or monitoring publicly funded grants, contracts, or programs.
  • Performing data analysis and research.
  • Developing and/or analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.
  • Conducting business analyses and/or developing business requirements.
  • Project management and/or product management.
  • Managing and overseeing business operations.
  • Managing client, stakeholder, and/or customer relationships.

 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing state- and federally funded grants and contracts. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Career Connect Washington and related initiatives. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience serving employers and implementing workforce programs and solutions. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work with colleges, schools, employers, labor organizations, trade associations, local workforce development boards, educational service districts, state and federal agencies, and private nonprofits. 
  • Knowledge of Washington’s workforce development system and its state and regional partnerships and operations. 
  • Demonstrated project management proficiencies. 
  • Demonstrated proficiencies with data analysis and visual management tools/software. 

Additional Requirement of Employment: 

  • Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review.
  • Must be able to travel as needed. 

Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.

Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.   

Supplemental Information

Why work with us?

Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship.  We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self. 


Opportunity for All
 We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
 
The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. 
 
 If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Katie Swanson or the Talent Acquisition Team, or Washington Relay Service 711. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.


More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:  If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. 

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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Are you a current or former Washington state employee?
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  • No
02
I understand that to be considered for this position I must include a resume and letter of interest with this applicant packet.
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03
Select any of the following experience domains that best describe your work experience.
  • Managing or monitoring publicly funded grants, contracts, or programs
  • Performing data analysis and research
  • Developing and/or analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
  • Conducting business analyses and/or developing business requirements
  • Project management and/or product management
  • Managing and overseeing business operations
  • Managing client, stakeholder, and/or customer relationships
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In reference to your answer above, please describe your experience, including where you obtained that experience.
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In 150 words or fewer, please describe how you might contribute to the overall mission and vision of Career Connect Washington.
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