Grant Management Specialist

Position: 

Contract Duration: 4 Years (1 Base Year + 3 Option Years).
Work Type: Full-Time, In-Person.
Salary: $90,000 – $95,000 per year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, or industrial.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification: Federal Grants Management Certification (within 6 years) from a recognized body (NGMA, MCI, GPCI, etc.).
• Experience: Over 3 years of experience reviewing and recommending on federal grants and cooperative agreements.

Skills:

• Ability to analyze, advise, and recommend on grants and cooperative agreements.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work within teams.
• Note-taking during official meetings and familiarity with OMB 2 CFR 200 Regulation.
• Knowledge of Federal Grant Regulations and policy implications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grants Management: Oversee all phases of the grants lifecycle, including planning, evaluation, award, post-award management, and closeout.

Liaison:

• Serve as a liaison between DoD, applicants, and grantee organizations.
• Compliance: Review applications for compliance with federal regulations and DoD guidelines. Complete reviews within 7 business days.

Data Submission:

• Submit data to federal and DoD websites and monitor the status of federal fund obligations.
• Financial Oversight: Review and approve financial reports from grantees for accuracy and compliance.
• Audit Support: Participate in audits and implement corrective actions.
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate applicants’ risks and provide recommendations for compliance.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain action items and minutes for Technical Review Committee meetings, process awards, and manage amendments.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure grant compliance and reporting.
• Assist with the coordination of Congressional notifications for grant awards.
• Travel to other government or grantee sites as needed.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.

Work Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts.