Grant Officer-Office of Homeland Security
State of Missouri Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
- Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
- Categories: Fundraising or Grants Administration, Public Safety
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 03, 2026
Job Description:
Grant Officer-Office of Homeland Security
Description
Looking to put your grant management skills to use? We are expanding our team! There has never been a more exciting time to become a State of Missouri team member!The Missouri Department of Public Safety-Office of the Director administers and provides oversight for multiple grants in support of our mission. We value integrity, accountability, professionalism, diversity, and teamwork. We’re looking for a person who shares these values to administer and monitor grant activities for our team.
Job Description:
Grant administration, monitoring and technical assistance for projects and subrecipients to ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements and program guidelines
- Provide technical support to grant subrecipients, including interpretation, explanation, and application of state and federal statutes, rules, and guidelines
- Review reimbursement requests; approve fund releases
- Review project status reports and review, analyze, and assist with performance measurement data to ensure effective program operations and outcomes
- Maintain knowledge of state and federal requirements to provide internal compliance and policy support to teammates
- Conduct internal and external monitoring of grant programs and functions, and prepare detailed reports as requested
- Exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment in the performance of assigned responsibilities
- Perform other related work as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience with state and/or federal program administration and compliance highly preferred
- Very organized; skilled in project management basics
- Strong inter-personal communicator
- Strong writing abilities, including the preparation of complete and concise reports
- Strong computer software skills including MS products like Excel, Word, & Outlook, project management software, and online grant management tools
- Ability to travel in support of projects and project monitoring
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in accounting; economics; business, nonprofit, or public administration; or a closely related area. (Professional experience in these areas may substitute for education on a year for year basis.)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position please contact: DPS.HumanResources@dps.mo.gov
The Missouri Department of Public Safety is an equal opportunity employer. Those with limited English proficiency or who need auxiliary aids or other services, can contact DPS.HumanResources@dps.mo.gov . For Relay Missouri, please dial 711. For TTY/TDD, please dial.800-735-2966.