Negotiation Team Lead - Austin, United States - TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Negotiation Team Lead (Grant Specialist IV)
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Organization:

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Primary Location:
Texas-Austin

Work Locations:
Texas Education Agency 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE Austin 78701

Job:
Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:
Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code: 1922

Salary Admin Plan:
B

Grade: 23

Salary (Pay Basis): 4, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status:
Exempt

Job Posting:
Apr 18, 2024, 10:56:00 AM

Closing Date:
Ongoing

Description

MISSION:

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values:

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We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
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We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
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We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
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We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

TEA is seeking a talented individual to join a team of professionals dedicated to improving the educational outcomes for all public-school students in the state of Texas.

The negotiation team lead reports to a negotiation supervisor in the Grants Administration Division, which is responsible for the timely awarding and administration of over $3 billion in federal and state education grants to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools each year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned._

1. Serves as Non-Supervisory Team Lead - Assists with planning, assigning, and overseeing the work of others.

4. Develop Training Materials and/or Conduct Presentations - Develops and/or presents, or assists with developing and/or presenting, training tools or materials to internal and external customers on the processes and procedures of grant review, analysis, and negotiation.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
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Substitutions: Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military.
Knowledge of and ability to correctly interpret federal or state laws, regulations, guidance, and agreements pertaining to grants administration including educational administrative regulations, uniform administrative grant requirements, cost principles, financial accounting rules, grant processes and procedures, and related resources
Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail; strong proofreading skills
Strong research, problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
Advanced mathematical aptitude
A desire to selfreflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
Ability to engage in a collaborative, resultsoriented team environment
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference. _
To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State's Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the _Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and_ click on the military "occupational category" that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title._
This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a preemployment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency._