Amy Bicek Skog
About Amy Bicek Skog
Amy Bicek Skog serves as the Lead Grant Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2020. She specializes in grants and contracts management, overseeing staff and collaborating with various funding officers.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Amy Bicek Skog has served as the Lead Grant Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2020. In this role, she works closely with federal officers, contracting officers, and other funding officers to manage grants and contracts. Her responsibilities include supervising a variety of staff across multiple areas, which encompasses on-boarding, training, performance management, and reviews. Skog's position requires her to administratively manage a high volume of complex grants and cooperative agreements, ensuring compliance and effective communication among stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Amy Bicek Skog holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato, which she completed from 2001 to 2003. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the same institution, studying from 1998 to 2001. Skog also graduated with a High School Diploma from Mankato East High School in 1997. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in public administration, which is essential for her specialization in grants and contracts management.
Background
Amy Bicek Skog's professional background includes significant experience in grants and contracts management. She specializes in both federal and non-federal grants, subawards, project management, and communication. Her role at the Minnesota Department of Health involves administratively managing complex grants and contracts from various funding sources. Additionally, she assists with legislative audits and federal desk audits, showcasing her comprehensive understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in grant management.
Achievements
In her capacity as Lead Grant Coordinator, Amy Bicek Skog has demonstrated expertise in supervising staff and managing a high volume of complex grants and contracts. Her work involves collaborating with federal and state funding officers, which highlights her ability to navigate complex funding landscapes. Skog's involvement in legislative and federal audits further emphasizes her commitment to maintaining compliance and ensuring the integrity of grant management processes.