ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

Address:  2005 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ  85004

Salary: $56,098 - $84,000 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 01/27/2026

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Operations Division/Budget & Finance Section is seeking a Grants Specialist.

The Grants Specialist, under the direction of the Grants Manager, will provide critical and technical expertise across all phases of the grant cycle. This includes conducting thorough research to identify funding opportunities, preparing and submitting grant applications, and managing the administration of awarded grants. The specialist will oversee grant management activities, ensuring that all financial and programmatic reporting requirements are met. This includes monitoring progress, tracking expenditures, and maintaining accurate records of procurement and inventory associated with the grant projects. Additionally, the Grant Specialist will be responsible for facilitating the closeout process of grants, ensuring that all deliverables are completed and that final reports comply with federal and state regulations. The role encompasses a dual responsibility, as it involves both the duties of grant recipient and grant awarding.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days a week, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Coordinate with AGO leadership, procurement, and relevant stakeholders for grants awarded by the office. This will consist of providing pre-award presentations, reviewing grant applications, and providing notice of awards. Ensuring all necessary documents and information are submitted accurately and on time.

Coordinate with program leadership to prepare, review, and complete grant applications, budget development, and project proposals ensuring all necessary documents and information are submitted timely and accurately.

Prepare, monitor, and administer the progress of active grants, ensuring all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and compliance requirements are met. Processes extensions, appeals, revisions, amendments, and close-outs. Maintaining accurate and organized records of all grant-related information.

Communicate regularly with grantees and grantors to provide updates on project progress and address any questions or concerns. Provides technical assistance with internal and external grant guidance, policies and procedures, and compliance requirements.

Conduct audit duties including site visits and follow up on corrective action plans.
Researches and identify new grant opportunities that support agency initiatives and programs.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of grant principles and practices including State grant requirements and code of Federal Regulations 2 CFR
• Knowledge of different office tools such as Excel, access, eCivis, and AZ360

SKILLS
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with focus on attention to detail
• Effective writing skills and research techniques
• Financial administration

ABILITIES
• Abilities to communication clearly and effectively with different groups both internal and external.
• Ability to understand and communicate, grant and financial terminology
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Serve as a resource for the organization and outside entities applying for grants

2 years experience of government grant management experience. Grants Management certification & training.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
• All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

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 Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Student Loan Assistance
Sick leave
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

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).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.