PROGRAM FISCAL MANAGER

Position Summary                                                                                                                      

The Program Fiscal Manager will function as the Department Business Coordinator. The Department Business Coordinator is responsible for facilitating private sector business growth in the state of Arkansas by adding value to the Business Development team.

Education and Professional Work Experience                                                                       

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related area; plus, three years of experience in program organization and administration, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities                                                           

Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to specialized program area. Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management.

Knowledge of grants administration.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of lower-level supervisors and/or subordinates.

Ability to analyze programs and recommend implementation methods or modifications.

Ability to coordinate activities with other sections, agencies, services, and organizations.

Ability to interpret and apply federal and state guidelines and regulations.

Ability to provide technical assistance for equipment or service acquisitions and contract negotiations.

Ability to plan, prepare, and present oral and written reports.

Ability to develop and document complex technical and operational procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Expected Results                                                                              

1. Assist with project management, including drafting RFIs for distribution throughout the state and collecting, reviewing, and organizing RFI submissions from partner organizations throughout the state.
2. Assist with preparations for client visits.
3. Work with other AEDC Divisions to prepare informational packets for interested clients.
4. Conduct due diligence for economic development projects.
5. Maintain internal recruitment project database/CRM (Salesforce)
6. Assist with proposal requests.
7. Act as a liaison between business development team and other internal and external teams.
8. Maintain partner contact database/distribution list.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
10. Assist the Division Director and project managers with general forms such as TR1s (including those from international trips and events), purchase requests, travel reimbursement letters, conference room reservations, and memberships.

Key Business Processes

1. Assist with project management, draft Request for Information (RFI) submissions.
2. Assist with preparations for client visits.
3. Prepare informational packets.
4. Coordinate with research team.
5. Maintain Salesforce database.
6. Review incentive proposals.
7. Generate reports.
8. Act as liaison with other teams.
9. Other Duties as assigned.
10. General office duties