Manager Industry Strategic Initiatives Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Salary:

$68,307

• 88,795 Job Overview This position performs advanced professional work in economic development policy formation, strategic program implementation, and comprehensive grant administration.

The role serves as a lead for specialized economic development inanities, with primary emphasis on cultural facility enhancement programs that drive tourism, arts and culture, entertainment, and community education sectors The incumbent manages complex, multi-million dollar grant programs requiring sophisticated financial analysis, regulatory compliance oversight, and strategic partnership development. Primary duties include administering competitive funding processes, conducting comprehensive project evaluations using merit-based criteria, and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. The position requires expertise in project management, financial analysis, and stakeholder coordination to support business retention, expansion, and strategic relocation initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required in economic development, economics, business, public administration, or a related field; AND 3 to 5 years of experience; OR Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below. (For education and experience only, does not include legally required Licenses or Certifications.) AND Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License. Core Competencies Customer Commitment

• Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service. Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity
• Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve. Organizational Excellence
• Takes ownership for excellence through one’s personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations. Success through Teamwork
• Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities Note:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below: Oversee comprehensive grant management processes, including application review, merit-based evaluation using standardized criteria, financial verification, and compliance monitoring. Manage multi-million dollar funding portfolios with awards ranging up to $1.5 million over multi-year periods. Formulate evidence-based recommendations for economic development policies, including grant program guidelines, funding criteria, and performance metrics. Analyze market trends, conduct feasibility studies, and develop comprehensive strategic initiatives that align with regional economic development goals and Board of County Commissioners’ priorities. Serve as the County’s primary liaison in high-level meetings, industry conferences, and strategic planning sessions with government agencies, private sector partners, cultural institutions, and community organizations. Deliver professional presentations, facilitate collaborative discussions, and represent County interests in multi-jurisdictional economic development initiatives. Conceptualize, develop, and execute sophisticated economic development programs, including competitive grant processes such as the Cultural Facilities Matching Grant Program. Establish application procedures, evaluation criteria, and compliance frameworks while ensuring alignment with established policies and measurable outcomes for targeted industry advancement. Provide expert advisory services to County departments, business organizations, individual enterprises, and community stakeholders on complex economic development matters. Offer specialized guidance on funding opportunities, regulatory compliance, project feasibility, and strategic business planning to support sustainable economic growth. Orchestrate collaborative relationships with municipal, regional, state, and federal partners to address multi-jurisdictional economic development challenges. Facilitate cross-sector communication, negotiate partnership agreements, and coordinate resource allocation to maximize economic development impact and resolve complex intergovernmental issues. Develop and maintain comprehensive databases, performance metrics, and analytical reports to evaluate program effectiveness, economic impact, and return on investment. Prepare detailed findings and recommendations for senior leadership and Board presentations. Other related duties as assigned. Job Specific Competencies Demonstrated expertise in economic development practices, including cultural asset programs and innovation district planning. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experienced in managing grant programs, with proficiency in grant management software, application processes, budgeting, and compliance. Skilled in organizing and facilitating board meetings, including drafting agendas and minutes, preparing meeting materials, and coordinating schedules. Strong working knowledge of intermediate-level mathematical functions for data analysis and budgeting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally. Competent in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting funding agreements, contracts, and related legal documentation. Key Job Requirements Critical Thinking

• Routinely analyze project facts to understand a problem or topic thoroughly, collecting information and data, asking thoughtful questions, and analyzing possible solutions. Decision Making

• Analytic:

  Employee is available to establish broad objectives relative to basic position duties or departmental responsibilities. Independent judgment is required to study previously established, often partially relevant guidelines; plan various interrelated activities; and coordinate such activities within a work unit or while completing a project. Communication

• Requires regular contacts with internal and external persons of importance and influence. Involving considerable tact, discretion, and persuasion in obtaining the cooperation of others. Requires the handling of delicate relationships and complex situations. Strategic Planning
• Four to twelve months: Plan events that will occur during the year, and have some effect on the department’s annual expenditures, and or revenues. Managerial/ Operational Skills
• Responsible for independently managing complex projects and programs. Leadership
• Makes decisions and final recommendations that routinely affect the activities of others. Position duties include responsibilities for developing strategic plans. Analytical Ability
• Problems can be complex, varied and mostly related to those seen before. Need to synthesize a large amount of nuanced information and identify best way forward. Managing Complexity
• Work is non-standardized and widely varied requiring the interpretation and application of a substantial variety of procedures, policies and/or precedents used in combination.

Frequently, the application of multiple, technical approaches is employed; therefore, analytical ability and inductive thinking are required. Problem solving involves identification and analysis of diverse issues. Physical Requirements Constantly in normal office situation. Occasionally has exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles. Frequently requires travel, excluding overnight stays. Occasionally requires travel, including overnight stays. Constantly sitting at a desk or table. Occasionally standing and/or walking. Occasionally drives and/or operates heavy equipment. Occasionally intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Occasionally uses equipment requiring high dexterity. Occasionally requires good hearing. Frequently requires good near and distant vision. Work Category Light Work

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work. Emergency Management Responsibilities In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.