We are looking for an experienced and strategic grant specialist/monitor to work at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority in the Federal and State Grants Unit (FSGU). FSGU offers a rich environment for a self-driven person with experience. The grant specialist responsibilities include managing overall grant efforts, optimizing the grant administration process, writing and editing components of grant proposals, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, reviewing grant proposals, managing grant databases reviewing progress and financial reports. Please note that the training period will ranges from 6-12months. The ideal candidate for this role should have superior organizational skills, exceptional budgeting and monitoring skills. The outstanding grant specialist should re-enforce relationships with grantees, ensure that grant programs operate efficiently and streamline grant administration. As a grant specialist your skills and expertise in managing grants will aid in serving the public by securing continuous funding, improving grant programming through effective funding programs, and executing meaningful projects.