Current jobs related to Director of Federal Funds Coordination - Austin - Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services

  • Federal Funds Director

    3 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Federal Funds Director to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direction and guidance in operations and planning pertaining to federal funds management and the Random Moment Time Study (RMTS).Key...

  • Federal Funds Director II

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Description:As a key member of the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services, the Federal Funds Director II will play a critical role in managing and directing the development and implementation of federal funds policies, procedures, and best practices for Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) operations. This position will oversee the planning and...

  • Director II Federal Funds

    1 month ago

    Austin, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Description: Performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work within the Office of Finance providing direction and guidance in operations and planning pertaining to federal funds management and the Random Moment Time Study (RMTS). Oversees the development of federal funds and RMTS procedures and best practices. Provides consultation to the...

  • Federal Funds Director II

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Description:As a highly advanced managerial professional, you will provide direction and guidance in operations and planning pertaining to federal funds management and the Random Moment Time Study (RMTS). You will oversee the development of federal funds and RMTS procedures and best practices, providing consultation to the Budget Director for Federal...

  • Grants Director

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States YMCA of the USA Full time

    About the RoleThe Director of Grants is a critical member of the Development team, responsible for driving the grant funding strategy and execution for the YMCA of the USA. This position will research prospective funders, identify aligned opportunities, collaborate across departments, write and submit compelling grant proposals, as well as implement systems...

  • Contract Management Director

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Management Director to lead the Administrative Unit at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the contract management activities for client services supported by the DSHS Administrative programs. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the...

  • Grant Funded Data Specialist

    2 months ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst II to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor and manage program data for the Disaster Case Management Program, ensuring compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. - Collaborate with the Compliance Analyst to monitor...

  • Operations Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Dept of State Health Services Full time

    Job Description:Under the general supervision of the Tuberculosis (TB) and Hansen's Disease Unit (Unit) Director, serve as the operations coordinator for the Unit. Ensure applicable state and federal laws and regulations are adhered to by Unit staff and funded programs statewide. Prepare and lead instructor-based or web-based training modules on applicable...

  • Accounting Director III

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Summary: The Assistant Accounting Director III is a senior-level managerial position responsible for providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. This role involves establishing the strategic plan and goals, developing policies, procedures, and guidelines, and coordinating and evaluating program activities and/or business...

  • Operations Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Dept of State Health Services Full time

    Job Description:Under the general supervision of the Tuberculosis (TB) and Hansen's Disease Unit (Unit) Director, the Operations Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for the Unit. The incumbent will ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as well as maintain confidentiality of protected health...

  • Grants Director

    1 month ago

    Austin, Texas, United States YMCA of the USA Full time

    Job Title: Grants DirectorJob Summary:The Grants Director is a critical member of the Development team, responsible for driving the grant funding strategy and execution for the YMCA of the USA. This position will research prospective funders, identify aligned opportunities, collaborate across departments, write and submit compelling grant proposals, and...

  • Accounting Director

    1 week ago

    Austin, Texas, United States DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Full time

    Job SummaryThe Accounting Director at the Department of State Health Services is responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance in financial operations. This role involves establishing the strategic plan, goals, and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; and coordinating and evaluating program activities and/or business...

  • Grants Director

    4 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States YMCA of the USA Full time

    Job Title: Grants DirectorJob Summary:The Grants Director is a critical member of the Development team, responsible for driving the grant funding strategy and execution for the YMCA of the USA. This position will research prospective funders, identify aligned opportunities, collaborate across departments, write and submit compelling grant proposals, and...

  • Director III

    1 month ago

    Austin, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Description: Assistant Accounting Director III performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for...

  • Senior Research Engagement Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Research Engagement Coordinator to join our Research Development team at the University of Texas at Austin. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in coordinating programmatic activity in support of executive-level faculty development and strategic research...

  • Contract Management Director

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    {"Job Title": "Contract Management Director", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Management Director to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. As a key member of our Administrative Unit, you will be responsible for managing the contract management activities for our client services supported by the DSHS...

  • Grants and Contracts Coordinator

    2 months ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Grants and Contracts Coordinator to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing programmatic activities related to Division contracts, memos, and requests for funding.Key Responsibilities:• Develop and implement programmatic...

  • Senior Public Health Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Summary:The Special Projects Coordinator (Program Specialist VII) plays a critical role in the Community Health Improvement (CHI) Division, working under the direction of the Director of Data Analytics and Special Projects. This position requires a highly skilled professional to perform advanced consultative services and technical assistance in inter-...

  • Grants and Contracts Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Description:Job Summary:The Grants and Contracts Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing programmatic activities related to Division contracts, memos, and requests for funding. This position will work closely with internal and external groups to complete essential job functions.Key Responsibilities:Develops and implements programmatic...

  • Accounting Director

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Full time

    Job Title: Accounting DirectorThe Department of State Health Services seeks a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Director to lead its financial operations. This is a key leadership role that requires a strong understanding of state and federal financial policies and procedures.Key Responsibilities:Directs program activities and/or business functions...

Director of Federal Funds Coordination

2 months ago

Austin, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
Performs highly advanced management and oversight activities for the Funds Coordination and Management Branch (FCMB) within the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) division. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating the branch's activities; and developing and evaluating federal grant proposal budget requests. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a hybrid position eligible for up to 50% telework and 50% in-person work at DSHS Headquarters in Austin, Texas. Schedule for telework days will be discussed upon hire.

Work also includes:

Overseeing the internal review of DSHS grant applications and ensuring departmental staff receive training on grant policies and procedures.

Developing and implementing program rules and grant-related policies and procedures, serving as the agency's Federal Funds Coordinator and point of contact for Governor's Office grant-related actions,

Coordinating the distribution of funds in the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account and overseeing the distribution of multi-categorical teaching hospital funds.

Providing consultative and technical services to DSHS program staff, other governmental agencies, political subdivisions, hospitals, private firms, community organizations, and the general public.

The Director of Federal Funds Coordination will be working closely with members of DSHS Executive Leadership and a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have strong active listening and communication skills to effectively convey ideas, high emotional intelligence, and cultural competence. Due to the nature of this position, candidates must have high integrity, empathy, accountability, and adaptability. Additional soft skills and interpersonal skills related to people management include the ability to delegate, resolve conflict, and to mentor, coach, inspire and motivate others.
Essential Job Functions:
(20%) Oversees activities of the Funds Coordination and Management Branch (FCMB) and provides guidance and direction to staff in conducting the major functions of the team. Establishes goals and objectives that support the agency-wide strategic plan, while minimizing risk and increasing federal grant awards.

(15%) Provides technical assistance to associate commissioners and deputies, budget director, accounting director, contract management specialists, attorneys, division grant coordinators, program managers, and grant principle investigators – including escalation of time sensitive issues, serving as a subject matter expert responding to policy questions, grant-specific questions, resolving audit issues, and determining the impact of policy/procedural changes affecting the use of federal funds in the agency.

(10%) Supervises the work of staff and ensures all HR activities are completed in accordance with policy. Conducts hiring, develops staff through training, provides coaching, and completes performance evaluations.

(10%) Serves as the agency's Federal Funds Coordinator. Represents FCBM in internal and external meetings. Serves on the Health and Human Services Commission's Federal Funds Work group and acts as the point of contact for related HHSC assignments, including routine communication with the HHS system Federal Funds manager to oversee grant review. Acts as the primary liaison with the Governor's Office of Budget. Planning, and Policy (GOBPP) regarding grant application processes and procedures.

(10%) Provides advice to the Chief Financial Officer, Senior Advisor, and Deputy Commissioner on agency-wide policies and procedures, grant management issues, and compliance with state and/or federal requirements. Includes meetings, presentations, emails, memos, and other correspondence on a weekly or as needed.

(10%) Monitors FCMB's operations and compliance with policies to identify needed changes and makes recommendations to improve grant management effectiveness. Includes reviewing programmatic needs and federal requirements. Evaluates team's efficacy and implements process improvement efforts. Ensures process and business requirements documentation are current.

(10%) Directs the development and implementation of techniques for evaluating federal grant related activities. Oversees the review and implementation of legislation related to federal programs, and monitors actions at the federal level, including impact analysis during federal shutdowns.

(5%) Oversees Tobacco Settlement program, related to distribution of tobacco settlement funds to political subdivisions. Directs communication with the local government officials and the comptroller’s office, reviewing employee’s analysis of the local government submissions, providing recommendations for the distribution, and overseeing audits following the disbursement.

(10%) Provides technical support and training on the use of the federal systems. Leads FCMB's modernization initiative.
Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part .
Knowledge of state agency rules and related processes.
Knowledge of federal laws and regulations related to federal grants and cooperative agreements.
Knowledge of state principles of management and supervision of personnel. Skills in financial and strategic planning.
Knowledge of indirect cost rates and cost allocation plans.

Skill in:
Skill in evaluating and developing solutions to business operations issues.
Skills in public administration management principles and practices.
Skills in project management and prioritization.
Skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
Skills in reviewing grants and/or contracts.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Skill in managing an agency branch, to establish goals and objectives and devise solutions to administrative problems.
Skill in developing goals and objectives and evaluate progress to determine actions to improve operations.

Ability to:
Ability to build partnerships with diverse groups and individuals, and to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to lead teams and plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
Ability to evaluate policies and procedures related to business and program management activities.
Ability to plan, lead, and execute special projects.
Ability to make independent and sound technical judgment and to analyze new situations when they are encountered.
Ability to assess, interpret, and communicate financial information.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
Ability to coordinate and respond to high priority assignments with multiple data sources.