Program Manager

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Economic Development - Agency 72 Location: Omaha, NE Hiring Rate: $28.375 Job Posting: JR2026-00029917 Program Manager (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: Are you someone who is excited about public service and making a difference in your community? The Economic Development Manager position will oversee the work of a team responsible for distributing grant funding for various economic recovery grant programs. Under administrative direction from Division Administrator, the economic development manager coordinates the administration of and the supervision of various state and federal grant programs and performs related work as required. DED is looking for a manager with strong communication and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and experience with grant or project management. Come join our team and help us Grow Nebraska! Look at what we have to offer! • 13 paid holidays • Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately • Military leave • 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement • Tuition reimbursement • Employee assistance program • 79% employer paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government • Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State • Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service • Training and Development based on your career aspirations • Fun, inviting teammates • A safe and secure environment At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today! Job Duties: Trains consultants in the policies and procedures of grant management to maintain and/or improve the performance levels of the employees through exposure to job knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work in accordance with established performance standards. Plans, assigns, and directs the work activities of consultants to facilitate the attainment of the team’s work goals to ensure the consistent application of administrative and program policies, procedures, and standards, and to facilitate coordination of the unit supervised with the activities of other staff members within the Division. Analyzes records and reports on the status of projects to evaluate staff’s progress; implements necessary actions to ensure the goals and objectives of each project are attained. Discusses policies and procedures to provide operational guidelines for the accomplishment of project assignments and instructs consultants on how to handle matters when existing policies, procedures, or guidelines do not cover the situation; obtains pertinent information when an issue requires expertise to provide conclusive answers. Manages and provides oversight of federal and state grant programs. Oversees the development and maintenance of programmatic materials, documents and files. Manages assigned set of programs and awards by reviewing expenditure and performance documentation and resolving missing, incorrect or incomplete reports. Approves payment requests. Escalates over payments, non-compliance and legal issues to assigned divisions per established procedures. Monitors issues until resolved or deferred. Attends technical assistance sessions, site visits, events and trainings. All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public administration, community or regional planning, marketing or related field AND three years related experience. Experience in a related field may substitute for education on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Preference for previous federal or state post-award grant management experience, experience using AmpliFund/Euna grants, experience managing a portfolio of large scale, concurrent projects from inception to delivery, degree in economics, accounting, or business with an emphasis in accounting or auditing. Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to provide a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and Reliable attendance is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abiliies: Knowledge of: Federal and State loan and grants programs; finance principles and practices; the organizational structure, functions, policies, and standards of the agency and of the operations; the organizational structure, functional relationship, and administrative processes of the executive and legislative branches of state government; the federal and state laws and administrative regulations that govern agency operations and federal and state funding programs; principles and techniques of supervision, regulatory compliance. Ability to: apply the principles of fiscal management; manage funds and provide financial recommendations; organize and present facts and opinions orally and in writing to exchange information and ideas and to promote needs, plans, and objectives; analyze data and draw conclusions; prepare administrative evaluation reports and recommendations; collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments, plan, direct, guide and evaluate the work of others; establish short-term goals; coordinate administrative/program operations and activities; assess staff progress toward achievement of program objectives and adherence with program standards. Skill in: Federal or State Grant Management; Financial review; attention to detail, time management. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!