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Program Development Specialist
Position: Program Development Specialist
Reports To: Principal Chief
Department: Program Development
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Purpose:
Research potential funding sources and grant opportunities and recommend proposal development as appropriate. Coordinates planning, organization, preparation, and administration of various grants; monitors grants to ensure compliance with grant requirements and establish laws and regulations.

Job Duties:
• Meets with staff in determining funding needs and departmental goals; explores potential funding opportunities; coordinates the planning and preparation of grant proposals.
• Coordinates, prepares or complies with all components of grant proposals for review and approval prior to submission.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to the staff in the planning and preparation, polices, regulations and procedures on grant proposals; assists in the interpretation of funding agency regulations and requirements.
• Research agency requirements and complies and prepares comprehensive budget justifications.
• Complies and produces integrated grant submissions in accordance with funding agency requirements.
• Develops and monitors procedures and systems needed for maintaining accurate databases and documentation as per grant program requirements; makes recommendations for change as needed.
• Creates and distributes standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analysis as required or requested.
• Monitors and coordinates the administration of post-award grants to ensure budget and administrative policies adhere to funding requirements.
• Maintains open communication with funding agencies to keep updated on any programmatic changes.
• Maintains current knowledge of grant funding policies and disseminates, presents, advises, and assists in implementing changes or impact of changes in the grants.
• Develops and maintains a library of reference documentations including information such as funding agency requirements and forms, curriculum vitae, abstracts, literature, and other pertinent materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and requirements in the administration of grants and contracts.
• knowledge of current developments and trends in grants and contracts.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and federal regulations, codes, rules or laws affecting contracts/grants.
• Knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources.
• Knowledge of tribal, federal, and state auditing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of department organization, functions, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in budget preparation and administration.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in Windows environment.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
• Ability to collect and analyze information to meet informational needs and develop statistical analysis and reports or data.
• Ability to develop and produce grants and other proposals.
• Ability to communicate effectively and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Work Environment:
• Work is performed in an interior/office environment.
• Noise level is usually minimal.

Physical Demands:
• Talk, hear, sit, stand; use hands to handle objects, equipment, controls and reach with arms and hands.
• Position requires frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Five (5) years progressive responsibilities in grant writing and grant monitoring.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with ability to meet Seminole Nation liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
• Must be able to pass background check, with no prior convictions and/or felonies.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.

Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day

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