Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy.

The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create – recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Federal Funds Manager serves as a subject matter expert in federal grants, executing the entire grants lifecycle, ensuring audit-ready compliance, and supporting broadband funding initiatives. Key responsibilities include portfolio management, risk assessments, stakeholder collaboration, process development, regulatory reporting, and technical assistance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor compliance with federal and state laws, Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG), ACA policies, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage federal and state grants—specifically projects relating to the AZ State Broadband Office—by reviewing financial reports, reimbursements, and maintaining accurate records. Assist with processing invoices, reimbursement requests, budget revisions, and change forms in compliance with grant requirements.
• Build relationships, provide technical support, and facilitate subgrantee negotiations and award management.
• Conduct annual and ad hoc risk assessments, desk reviews, and corrective action processes as appropriate.
• Coordinate with accounting, procurement, and leadership teams to align financial and program data for reporting and audits.
• Develop innovative processes, standardize policies and procedures, maintain documentation templates, and participate in internal workgroups to improve grant administration.

COMPETENCY, EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2–5 years' experience in federal grants management, compliance, accounting, or audit functions.
• Proficiency in federal grant policies, and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Strong oral and written communication skills; able to synthesize and explain complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and adapt in rapidly changing environments.
• High level of analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, including collaboration and relationship-building across diverse teams.
• Base compensation for this position is dependent on experience and will fall between 80K--95K annually.

HIGHLY PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced knowledge of fiscal management for federal grants, change management, and compliance for broadband programs.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, and web-based financial systems such as E-Civis, Ready.net.
• Graduate degree in a related field of study.
• Experience developing and maintaining compliance templates and documentation for audits.
• Self-starter who innovates and adapts well to change in dynamic program environments.
• Exhibits great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to communicate, influence, establish trust, and demonstrate results with multiple stakeholder groups will be critical to success for this position.
• High tolerance for ambiguity, service orientation, and a high level of humility for successful assimilation in our highly collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
• Strong client service skills: ability to work well with individuals across diverse teams and cultures.

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