WIC Federal Aid Administrator II - Public Health
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$22.853

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010344 WIC Federal Aid Administrator II - Public Health (Open)

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Job Description:
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Federal Aid Administrator II (A19612) to support the Public Health Division's WIC Program.

The WIC Federal Aid Administrator II is responsible for ensuring that the program is following grants management requirements and federal regulations and is learning and following the DHHS procurement and accounting processes. This will ensure that subawards and contracts are executed correctly and that payments are accurate and made in a timely manner.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate the development and approval of contracts, contract documents and forms, in compliance with Agency, federal and program requirements.
• Coordinate the development and approval of subawards and subaward documents in compliance with Agency, federal and program requirements.
• Analyze and process invoice requests and provide initial approval for payment to subrecipients, contractors and others using the DHHS system.
• Coordinate the procurement process to complete grant applications, requests for contracts, services and procurement of program materials and resources.
• Maintain Program compliance with agency policies and processes and federal regulations and guidance regarding contracts, grants, financial management and payments.
• Prepare reports and determine responses to meet program regulations.
• Analyze data and make recommendations regarding budgets and expenditures.
• Track and maintain status information on contracts, grants and projects for purposes of contract management and managing program budgets and funding requests.
• Research and answer questions from contractors, subrecipients, program staff and others regarding fiscal requirements, funding, payments and other financial related issues.

Requirements / Qualification

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum, plus two years of significantly related work experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: A candidate who is detailed, thorough, accurate and analytical. Ability to complete a process from start to finish including analyzing, evaluating, and documenting. Understanding of federal grants and grants management.

Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of accounting practices and principles and fiscal administration, including budgeting, financial reporting, budget and fiscal analysis methods and practices.
• Skills in written and verbal communication, organization, critical thinking, ability to manage multiple tasks at a time, ability to prioritize and adapt to changes, and working in a team environment. Analyzing information and presenting recommendations.
• Managing state and/or federal grants and/or managing the financial aspects of the grant. Completing federal reports. Conducting financial reviews, researching and answering questions about grants/and/or grants management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including but not limited to Excel and Word. Using Excel for financial management including developing spreadsheets and tables.
• Drafting contracts and subawards, reviewing documents, assessing information, drawing conclusions, making recommendations and providing approvals in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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