Grant and Contract Coordinator Lead job at State of Washington in Tumwater, WA

Grant and Contract Coordinator Lead Location: Tumwater, WA, United States Salary $4,300.00 - $6,384.00 Monthly Location Thurston County – Tumwater, WA Job Type Full Time - Permanent Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 2026-09184 Department Attorney General's Office Division Financial Services Position and Salary The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Grant & Contract Coordinator Lead in the Financial Services Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is not union-represented. Note: There is the possibility of an in-training from the Grant & Contract Coordinator level. Grant & Contract Coordinator Lead Salary Range (51) $56,952 - $76,608 (annually) Grant & Contract Coordinator Salary Range (47) $51,600 - $69,348 (annually) Excellent benefits Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s) Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave 11 Paid Holidays per year Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans Life Insurance Dependent Care Assistance Flexible Spending Accounts Public Service Loan Forgiveness Tuition Waiver Deferred Compensation Employee Recognition Leave and more Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options A Wellness Program Infants in the Workplace Program Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference! About the Financial Services Division The Financial Services Division (FIS) provides accountability for the AGO’s financial, budgetary and accounting practices. The division ensures financial records are complete, accurate and accessible to oversight agencies for state and federal compliance. FIS is responsible for agency budget development and monitoring, accounting, payroll, contracts, grants, and purchasing functions. FIS contains three main units: Accounting; Contracts and Grants; Budget. The Accounting Services Unit is responsible for all accounting, purchasing, payroll, travel, legal services billing and timekeeping functions. Related responsibilities include: depositing and distributing divisional settlements and recoveries; purchasing goods and equipment for the Office; paying Office invoices; processing payroll; reconciling timekeeping and producing the monthly legal services bill; negotiating our federal indirect rate; preparing the agency statewide cost allocation plan; and preparing the comprehensive annual financial report. The Contracts and Grants Unit is responsible for the centralized management and oversight of all AGO procurements, contracts, and grants. This includes a variety of activities such as posting all competitive solicitations, managing the entire lifecycle of a contract (creation, execution, renewal and closeout); negotiating contractual terms and conditions; ensuring compliance of all grants and contracts; applying for new grant opportunities; monitoring grantees; reporting; training to AGO staff and grantees; and creating policies, procedures and forms. This unit is also responsible for the AGO’s Special Assistant Attorney General program: contracts with outside law firms to assist client agencies when there is a need for specialized expertise or when a conflict arises. The Budget Unit is responsible for all agency budget functions which includes requesting funding from the Governor’s Office of Financial Management and the Legislature; setting the billing rates for the Office; monitoring expenditures, monitoring fund cash balances; forecasting fund balances and revenue; projecting Office and Division expenditures and staffing usage and needs; reviewing legislative bills and assessing and articulating the impacts to the Office. Duties and Essential Functions of a Grant & Contract Coordinator Lead Grant Management: Research and identify grant funding needs, opportunities and sources. Gather information related to the program area and assist with development of goals and objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, and other components. Coordinate grant proposals and applications; prepare proposals and applications, and evaluate the proposals and applications of others, including assessment of applications for conformance with regulations and federal and state laws. Submit grant materials, ensuring compliance with award request. Provide oversight, analysis and monitoring of grant activities. Monitor the use of grant monies to ensure adherence to the terms and conditions of the grant and compliance with state and federal rules, noting special billing requirements, special budget/expenditure tracking, and ensuring contracts comply with standard accounting procedures. Review and approve expenditures for payment. Monitor and assess ongoing programs for conformance to reporting requirements, general budget and timetable guidelines and program effectiveness. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including cost principles, uniform chart of accounts, super circular, auditing standards (OMB Circulars), sub-recipient monitoring, Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, etc. Coordinate and monitor grant agreements with state agencies and sub-recipients. Monitor progress reports, spending by category and deliverables to ensure grant expectations are on target; communicate concerns to realign as necessary. Customer service: Serve as point of contact for internal and external contacts providing relevant and accurate information in a timely, professional, and accurate manner in accordance with established procedures and policies. Prepare routine related correspondence. Participate as part of teams to enhance effectiveness of internal systems and tools. Required Qualifications To qualify at the Grant & Contract Coordinator level: A Bachelor's Degree in business administration or allied field Plus Two years of experience in grant or contract administration or equivalent experience. Two years of additional applicable experience may be substituted for educational requirements. To qualify at the Grant & Contract Coordinator Lead level: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or allied field Plus One year experience as a Grant and Contract Coordinator or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications Experience with grant management. Knowledge of grant research and application processes. Experience with conducting training sessions. Expert level knowledge of Excel. About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes: Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations) Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources) Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes) And much more! If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here. Commitment to Diversity Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment. One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Washington