Grant Administrator - King County : Job Details

Salary $111,260.45 - $141,028.99 Annually Location Seattle, WA Job Type Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Job Number 2025-LM24846 Department DES - Executive Services Division FBOD-Finance & Business Ops Opening Date 07/21/2025 Closing Date 8/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines Full- or Part-Time Full Time Summary King County's Finance and Business Operations Division, Financial Management Section, is seeking a Grant Administrator! This position works within the Grants Compliance team. The team is responsible for the preparation of countywide reporting of Federal and State grants, compliance monitoring, implementation support, and training of King County agency personnel as part of the Financial Management team. Grant-funded programs have multi-jurisdictional complex regulations and guidelines; the Grant Administrator is an expert navigator in this intricate landscape and possesses an in-depth understanding of the specific compliance requirements associated with different grants. The ideal candidate will support an array of grant-related fiscal processes as well as verify internal controls and documentation for conformity with federal, state, and county regulations and provide guidance to agency staff to ensure the successful administration of grant funds. Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:

• Act as liaison to agencies for federal and state grants financial reporting through review and preparation of reporting and support documents. Prepare high volume of quarterly and year-end financial reports. Analyze and reconcile reports and financial statements to ensure accurate reporting of financial data. Provide troubleshooting on reporting issues and support to agencies to complete reporting requirements.
• Provide support to agencies concerning legal and procedural requirements for financial, program administration and regulatory compliance. Coordinate with agencies on post-award management, eligibility, and grant payment structures and processes. Provide technical assistance to agencies on sub-award payment, program monitoring structures and compliance requirements.
• Perform compliance reviews of grants to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Verify accounting records and internal controls. Provide coordination and assistance during Single Audit and support preparation of audit-related reports, corrective actions, and other records in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on compliance issues in cross-functional teams; track and provide analysis for a high number of programs and agencies. Provide ongoing support on required award amendments or adjustments. Provide interpretation of regulatory guidance as relevant to the funding and agency.
• Develop guides and resources for agencies. Research and maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local authority regulations as required for grants. Provide training on policies, regulations, and resources.
• Compile data related to agencies, grants, and reporting; use data reports to monitor compliance and grants management for quality improvement. Develop and implement process improvement projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in administration of federal and state grants, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance guidance, such as 2 CFR 200 and OMB Compliance Supplement;
• Experience with organizational administrative and financial structures and reporting as related to federal and state grants;
• Ability to acquire and incorporate knowledge of specialized administrative and fiscal procedures and subject matter based on review of contracts, financial statements, administrative or system reports;
• Ability to analyze complex operations and develop sound recommendations as to their solution; maintain meticulous records;
• Experience in managing multiple projects of varying complexity and scale;
• Experience with collaborative project development across multidisciplinary working groups;
• Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills;
• Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work;
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products;
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

We would love it if you have:

• Experience with SEFA and SESFA report preparation.
• Experience with Single Audit processes.
• Experience with LEAN processes and principles;
• Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools.

The Financial Management Section is part of the larger Finance and Business Operations Division portfolio of countywide services. FBOD's vision Count on Us reflects the division's deep-seated commitment to customer success, equity, employee engagement, resource stewardship, and operational excellence. If these values align with your own, please apply and join FBOD for a rewarding career! Position Information:

• Work Site Details: The work associated with this position will primarily be hybrid. FBOD employees are currently required to work two assigned days a week in the Seattle office. In office requirements may change as required by King County business needs.
• Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Union Representation: This position is not represented.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop. When working remotely employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work, remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours, and follow FBOD's Hybrid and Remote Guidelines including on-camera participation during virtual video meetings. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The Application/Selection Process: The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position. The selection process typically consists of a phone screen, video interview, and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply. Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options. If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact: Lisa Manasan, Recruiter Email: [email protected] Supplemental Information Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our True North , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page . This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. recblid dg7w1a1ub5osz31jcjpk8jh3q5sj23