Job/Position DescriptionGrant Specialist IVPerforms advanced (senior-level) grant development, coordination, and administrative work. Provides consultation and technical assistance requiring specialized knowledge of federal and state finance and grant administration with a focus on managing the federal grant portfolio of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part B-related grants and other HIV grants as assigned. Analyzes detailed, technical, and instructional text, makes recommendations and provides guidance on successful grant development and submission for both new grant opportunities and renewal opportunities. Organizes and leads cross-functional workgroups; establishes strong working relationships with colleagues for the successful outcome of grant activities such as creating work plans, timelines or budgets, identifying other grant-related objectives, attending meetings, and responding to any information requests. This position will be responsible for gathering and analyzing information concerning overall grant project costs and preparing budget justifications and any necessary budget revisions including tracking expenditures and providing regular updates on budget status. This position will be required to ensure that work plans, deliverables, timelines, and due dates are completed despite other competing Unit and Section priorities.The position works under minimal supervision of the HIV Care and Medications Unit Director of the HIV/STD Section in the Division for Infectious Disease Prevention (IDP) with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job Functions30% Performs highly advanced (senior-level) work providing guidance and technical assistance requiring specialized knowledge of federal and state finance and grant administration and policies for the application and administration of grants, policies, and procedures including providing resolutions to grant-related issues and concerns. Works closely with DSHS Funds Coordination and Management Branch on grant actions. Coordinates and submits required federal grant program reports and work plan updates as required and ensures compliance with federal legislative requirements. Assists leadership in responding to HRSA, legislative, and stakeholder inquiries and requests related to grants. Actively monitors current grants within the portfolio for upcoming grant actions such as non-competing continuations, competing continuations, semi-annual and annual reports, carryforward requests and other prior approvals, and closeout actions. Advises program staff by providing technical assistance and consultation regarding specific procedures, approvals, and documentation, to include activities to be completed for successful submission of grant actions. Completes DSHS Contract Management Section forms for new procurement and renewal contracts. Reviews and approves contractor invoices as assigned. Leads meetings both internal and cross-functional to monitor progress toward deliverables and adherence to work plans and provides technical assistance. 30%-Prepares budget justifications and budget revisions and coordinates the review and analysis of project costs and expenditures. Tracks expenditures and provides regular updates on budget status. Contributes to and completes complex finance and budget assignments. Compiles and analyzes reports to illustrate individual project grant revenue, expenditures, state match, and maintenance of effort requirements to https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=597032 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.