DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY

OFFICE OF FINANCE & ADMIN SERVICES
3003 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012

Salary: $27.1409 HRLY/$56,453.07 Salary 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: February 9, 2026

Under general supervision, the Grants Program Coordinator leads oversight of federally funded sub-awards, ensuring all grant funds are managed in full compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, state laws and agency policies. Drives accountability by developing and executing monitoring plans, conducting risk assessments, reviewing financial and program reports and providing expert guidance to subrecipients.
Works with relevant divisions within the Department for the submission of programmatic and financial reports; maintaining and preparing financial or project documents; and, collecting critical information needed to account for funding purposes.
Travel may be required for official State business

• Maintain a sub-recipient database that tracks award amounts, contract terms, reporting deadlines and performance milestones. Develop and implement annual sub-recipient monitoring plans that include risk assessments, desk reviews and on-site visits, as required. Review sub-recipient financial and programmatic reports for accuracy, allow-ability and alignment with contract terms. Ensure compliance with federal regulations (2 Code of Federal Regulation Part 200), State General Accounting Office grants management standards and internal policies and procedures. Travel may be required for official state business.
  
• Track subrecipient progress toward established outputs and outcomes using performance measurement tools. Provide regular feedback, technical assistance, and training on grant compliance, fiscal management and data reporting. Prepare internal and external monitoring reports summarizing subrecipient performance and compliance status.
  
• Review and gain a thorough understanding of the Department’s Strategic Plan, Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) and annual baseline budget plan to identify and evaluate new grant opportunities. Prepare clear, concise, and highly effective written summaries and recommendations for the Leadership Team, and assist in preparing and writing grant applications to support program growth and funding sustainability. Conduct research to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement in subrecipient compliance and performance, remain up to date on federal grant management regulations, and ensure compliance with Administration for Children & Families (ACF) policies, procedures, and guidance.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Federal and State Grant regulations and procedures, including 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, applicable OMB circulars, and program-specific regulations. .
  
• State statutes, agency policies, and best practices for sub-recipient monitoring, fiscal accountability, and performance management.
  
• State and federal reporting requirements.
  
• State financial and budgeting policies and procedures.
  
• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
  

Skills in:

• Interpreting complex federal regulations and statutes and translating them into clear policies, procedures, and guidance.
  
• High-level professional writing, including drafting detailed reports and regulatory compliance communications.
  
• Developing and executing risk-based monitoring plans, conducting desk reviews, and verifying compliance with programmatic and fiscal requirements.
  
• Analyzing financial and programmatic data using Microsoft Excel and other tools to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
  
• Managing subrecipient databases and other grant management systems to track performance, milestones, and compliance metrics.
  
• Creating and managing budgets to support program planning, grant compliance, and fiscal accountability.
  

Ability to:

• Interpret, apply, and implement federal laws, regulations, and contractual provisions to ensure compliance and mitigate audit findings.
  
• Conduct detailed fiscal and programmatic analysis to detect noncompliance, performance deficiencies, or potential risks.
  
• Communicate regulatory requirements and compliance expectations effectively to diverse audiences, including subrecipients, executive leadership, auditors, and oversight agencies.
  
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), SharePoint, OneDrive, and other grant management or database software to prepare reports, track performance, and maintain accurate records.
  
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining high attention to detail.

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university. 3+ years of experience in grant writing and management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized and skilled at interpreting and implementing complex federal regulations to protect public funds, prevent audit findings, and ensure program goals are achieved.

Requires the possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training. Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintain valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration.

Employees must also obtain and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV.   Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.  Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov.  The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.