Funding Manager jobs in Texas

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in public policy or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.

• Four (4) years of relevant experience including government grants, government appropriation processes, and/or government relations work at the state or federal government.

OR

• Associate's Degree in public policy or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.

• Six (6) years of relevant experience including government grants, government appropriation processes, and/or government relations work at the state or federal government.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently when necessary and keep organized in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adjust strategy to frequently changing demands.

• Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality.

• Ability to grasp issues quickly and communicate their importance articulately and persuasively to the Legislature.

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

• Experience working on or with government grants or government appropriation processes, and/or government relations work at the state or federal government.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong knowledge of funding appropriations, drafting proposals and requests, and advocating for funding requests.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time

• Monday – Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

  • Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

Salary:

• Depends on Qualifications

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

  • Plus, benefits

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine.

• The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

• The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To Position: Dir, Legislative Affairs & Funding Opportunities

• Supervises Positions: Analyst, F&A

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
 
 Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.