Job Description
Immediate Opening: Join our award-winning municipal team! The City of Minneapolis urgently seeks a Government Program Specialist to support critical federal/state/local initiatives. This remote position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to shape public policy from home. Work with cross-functional teams to implement community programs while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. If you're passionate about public service and possess exceptional organizational skills, apply now!
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage federally-funded community programs aligned with city priorities
- Analyze policy impacts and prepare compliance reports for state/federal agencies
- Coordinate intergovernmental projects with federal/state/local partners
- Monitor program budgets and ensure fiscal accountability
- Conduct stakeholder engagement sessions with community organizations
- Prepare grant applications and manage reporting requirements
- Advise leadership on regulatory changes affecting municipal operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- 3+ years of government program management experience
- Proficiency in federal grant management systems (e.g., Grants.gov)
- Strong understanding of federal/state/local compliance frameworks
- Exceptional written communication and report-writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with remote collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom)
- U.S. citizenship required for federal program access