Budget & Grant Specialist

The Budget \& Grant Specialist is responsible for assisting Citizen \& Client Services departments in oversight in departments’ budgets and providing assistance to the department leaders in formulating budgets for grant applications and budget modifications. This position will assist in monitoring and tracking grant timelines for renewals, reporting, close\-outs, and deliverables.

Why work for Samish?

The Samish Indian Nation provides a very competitive compensation package, which includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, optional supplemental coverage plans, a 401(k) Plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and approximately 16 paid holidays. Best of all, we offer a great environment with passionate and caring staff!

Benefits Summary

• Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement potential
• Flexible work schedule
• Health insurance including medical, dental \& vision
• Life, AD\&D, STD and LTD insurance
• Annual \& Sick Leave
• Paid holidays (up to 16\+ days per year)
• Paid jury, bereavement \& cultural leave
• Wellness \& Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Evaluations with potential wage increases at 6 months, 1 year and annually

Principle Duties

• Assist Executive Directors in monitoring budgets allocations vs actuals expenses
• Assist Executive Directors in generating financial report
• Assist Executive Director and program directors with monitoring grant deliverables, grant renewals, and grant reporting including closeouts
• Assist departmental leaders with budget formulations for grant applications and grant modifications
• Assist departmental leaders with internal budget monitoring and modifications
• Assist departmental leaders with monitoring fiscal grant requirements such as required match, administrative cost caps, and credit card transactions
• Assist departmental leaders with agency desk monitoring and audit information
• Provide information to finance department for departmental grants and financial reports used for grant reporting, compliance and/or audit and agency monitoring
• Attend required meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office, i.e., Outlook and Excel
• Takes initiative in solving problems, able to identify issues, and recommend solutions
• Must have capacity for accurate data entry, reconciliation, and file management with directly related experience
• Must possess the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 20 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree
• Previous experience with grant budget development, monitoring, and reporting
• Experience with accounting software

\\Obtaining full COVID\-19 vaccination no later than 60 days from the hire date will be a condition of employment for all Samish employees\*\*

Applicants must be a Washington State resident or willing to relocate to Washington State.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Long periods of sitting (60% of time); occasional bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting, carrying, and pushing (20% of time); and occasional standing and walking (20% of time). Occasionally lifts/carries up to 20lbs. Must possess manual dexterity sufficient to use office equipment with frequent repetitive motion such as writing, typing, paperwork\-handling, and phone use. Must possess the ability to view print on a computer screen and/or paper document; the ability to speak and hear exchanging information with end users by telephone Mental/Visual Demands: Frequent mental and/or visual attention to task is required. Occasionally work requires heavy concentration. Frequent interruptions. Tasks involve eye\-hand coordination. Working Environment: Work environment is mainly indoors with heat and some air conditioning. Must sit or stand at desk for the majority of shift. Occasionally works alone without benefit of supervisor or co\-worker. Unavoidable hazards/risks: Work requires minimal risks which require safety precautions (using some cleaning chemicals for light cleaning). Protective clothing or equipment may be required (goggles, gloves, masks, boots, etc.)

Samish Indian Nation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or ancestry. Samish preference and Indian preference will be applied to the selection for this position as defined in Title 25, US Code Section 473\.

CONFIDENTIALITY: This position develops, maintains, and is responsible for safeguarding the computer/electronic and hardcopy file folders containing sensitive and proprietary information about the Tribe and its members. The incumbent must maintain confidentiality of all work and files pertaining to enrollment, clients, survey results, and all other material that may identify individuals by name (either directly or by reference), as set forth by the Tribal Council in the Personnel Manual. Any violation in this matter may result in immediate termination of employment. All materials, including electronic materials of any type or format, produced are considered works made for hire and are the property of the Samish Indian Nation.

Please state your eligibility for Indian preference in your cover letter. Indian preference must be documented prior to interview or hiring. BIA Form 4432 or tribal enrollment ID may be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.

All persons who are offered employment with the Samish Indian Nation must give permission for a thorough background check of previous work performance, motor vehicle history, credit history and criminal history, as well as a pre\-employment drug screen.