Fiscal & Grants Specialist

Job Location: This position will be located at Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W. High St., Jefferson City MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fiscal and Grants Specialist to join our small but dedicated team. This position plays a key role in ensuring the sound financial management and compliance of federal and state-funded programs that support Missouri’s children and families. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acuity, deep knowledge of federal grant compliance, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment.

At CTF, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Missouri’s children and families. As part of a small, collaborative team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute directly to programs that strengthen communities and prevent child abuse and neglect. We offer flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

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.

• Program Revenue Management
  • • Assist in preparing financial requirements for new funding requests and applications
    • Expenditure tracking, monitoring and reporting for all revenue allocated to early childhood home visiting
    • Payment requests for federal grants received and funding partnership with MO HealthNet Managed Care Organizations
    • Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for all revenue allocated to early childhood home visiting including, but not limited to, general revenue and federal grants
• CTF Grants and Contracts Management
  • • Assist program team in developing and enforcing financial policies, procedures and requirements related to CTF grants and contracts
    • Monitor spending for assigned grants and contracts and address concerns as needed to prevent loss of funding
    • Payment processing for assigned grants and contracts including, but not limited to, early childhood home visiting programs funded through MO HealthNet Managed Care Organizations for which CTF is a fiscal intermediary
• General grant and contract management, as assigned
• Fiscal and Procurement Systems
• • • Provide payment processing backup support for agency fiscal operations
    • Utilize Missouri state financial systems including SAMII, MissouriBUYS, and MOVERS to process payments, manage contracts, and support fiscal operations
    • Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure procurement and fiscal practices align with state and agency policies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in fiscal management, preferably with federal or state grants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • Federal grant management and compliance regulations.
  • Budget development and monitoring principles.
  • State fiscal procedures and reporting requirements.
• Experience with SAMII, MissouriBUYS, and MOVERS systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other financial management tools.
• Strong analytical and/or financial acumen skills, organizational, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex fiscal information clearly.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of accuracy.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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 .

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov

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