Program Manager (GRID)

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the State economic development office.  Our mission is to cultivate an environment where businesses and communities can grow and thrive.  We are a trusted government agency that partners with businesses and communities for strategic and sustainable growth and success, moving Oklahoma forward to becoming a top-ten state.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce seeks to fill a GRID Program Manager position. This is a full-time position in the state government. Oklahoma Department of Commerce offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. For more information about the benefit allowance, visit the Oklahoma State Benefits Overview. The annual salary for this position is up to $85,000 based on education and experience.

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Assist with developing and implementing grant programs, from conceptualization to execution, demonstrating strong initiative and strategic planning skills.
• Act as a point of contact and subject matter expert for assigned programs/projects.
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects, including the delivery, development, design, and improvement of federal program requirements, application submission procedures, program interaction, and capacity building, and increase program effectiveness.
• Completes all required tasks for the annual submission of federal state plans.
• Gathers program/project energy data and performs data tracking and analysis to support programmatic energy goals.
• Undertakes procurements to secure needed services and vendors. Manages vendor contracts and processes vendor payments.
• Helps coordinate state and multi-state planning projects.
• Conducts reviews and analyses of project funding applications for eligibility, community impact, and grantee capacity.
• Review and assess grantee performance through the analysis of grantee submissions, performance reports, and other methods, such as management and financial systems, and provide a written assessment of results.
• Identify issues, potential non-compliance areas, and improvement opportunities to increase effectiveness.
• Work with state programmatic, fiscal, and federal staff to ensure the successful closeout of all assigned grants.
• In-state and out-of-state travel will be required.
• Engage with stakeholders, applicants, and partners to ensure programs are designed and implemented effectively.
• Additional duties as assigned.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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