Job Description:

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization

committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

Grants Technology Director

Job Location:

Grants Management Section

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $78,000 - $83,000

 Grade: 24

 Closing Date: 11/05/2025

Job Summary:

·       This position oversees and closely monitors the daily performance and functionality of the Grants Management Enterprise (GME) System as well as the team of Grants Technology Supervisor, Technology Specialists, and Data Analyst who work within the system to ensure Arizona Department of Education internal program areas and external Local Education Agencies (LEAs) can open and approve funding applications and supplements required for compliance. This allows LEAs to apply for and receive federal and state grant funding. This position will be directly involved in the recommendations for long-term streamlining system enhancements as well as immediate requests for fixes when bugs and errors within the system occur.

·       Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is/may be required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment for some staff; however Director positions are expected in-office 5 days per week. Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office.

Job Duties:

• Oversee all aspects of the GME system including, but not limited to, troubleshooting, making recommendations to GM Administrator for system enhancements and ensuring that requested support items are completed
• Facilitate and manage work done by the vendor in the GME system, including having tech team conduct testing of work product, reporting progress and ensuring work is completed to specification, and becoming well versed in the vendor contract

·       Direct and lead Grants Management Tech Specialists, Supervisor, and Data Analyst with the day-to-day management of internal program area and external customer requests through help desk, call center, and other notifications of issues

·       Troubleshoot and resolve escalated issues while tracking complaints and errors within the Grants Management Enterprise (GME) system

·       Delegate, direct, train, and provide coaching in the GM Tech Specialists' day-to-day work to develop capacity and efficiency across the team

·       Interview, hire, and on-board new staff to the Grants Technology team

·       Actively participate in ongoing development, improvement, and documentation of Grants Management tech policies and procedures

·       Train staff on current processes and monitor their implementation to identify where training or clarification is needed

·       Prepare reports on an ad hoc basis using Excel or other appropriate software

·       Perform necessary prerequisite work to report on monthly performance measures within the timeframe established by leadership

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Management and leadership techniques
• Advanced Excel procedures and high-level functions
• Best practice regarding development of reporting and data management
• Best practice for data analysis and presentation of data for management purposes
• Basic accounting principles
• A Bachelor’s degree in business management, accountancy, management, computer information systems, computer science, or a related field and/or equivalent leadership and experience working with reporting, GME functionality knowledge, etc. is required
• Applicants must have supervisory experience

Skills in:

• Interpreting statutes, regulations, rules, and procedures
• Quantitative and qualitative research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that allow for technical information to be presented clearly to a non-technically oriented audience (system users)
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office Suite
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and client personnel
• Supervisory and team building
• Analytical skills that allow for detailed review of data and identification of errors in financial or programmatic information
• Public speaking and teaching skills that focus on creating understanding among diverse audiences
• Time management and organizational skills that allow for multiple important projects to be managed simultaneously and efficiently

Ability to:

·       Research, analyze and resolve complex issues

·       Conduct data analysis

·       Design and create data dashboards or metrics for management analysis

·       Identify and analyze organizational processes and determine effective solutions

·       Organize ideas verbally and in writing.

·       Ability to train, coach and develop staff.

·       Communicate effectively both individually and in group settings

·       Work under minimal direction, executing sound judgement and decision making

·       Provide system related analysis and consultation including recommendation for implementation

·       Interpret reference materials such as uniform grant guidance, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they apply them

·       Initiate and lead projects on a small and large scale

·       Troubleshoot issues and provide solutions based on findings

·       Delegate with accuracy and desired outcomes in alignment with top leadership

·       Fluency navigating within the Grants Management Enterprise System

Selective Preferences:

Preference will be given to those who have advanced knowledge of the following:

·       SQL

·       SharePoint experience

·       Knowledge of Grants Management Practices

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Driver’s License Requirements.
• All employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Retirement:

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

·       Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans

·       Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

·       10 paid holidays per year

·       Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

·       Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

·       Deferred compensation plan

·       Wellness plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. 

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Job ID: 536706- Job Closing Date - 11/05/2025- o Visit https://state-of-arizona.career-pages.com/home o Click on Current Openings o Select Department of Education from the Department drop down list o Click on desired position o Click Apply Now - Salary Range - $78,000 - $83,000