Grant Management Specialist

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Grant Management Specialist    Position Summary    The Grant Administration and Monitoring Specialist is responsible for providing support to client's grants and cooperative agreements programs. This support includes tasks supporting preparation and approval of appropriate selection criteria, publishing of announcements, receipt and the evaluation of proposals, processing the awards, and post-award monitoring to ensure compliance with requirements. The work requires attention to detail and thorough documentation.
Position Details

Reports to:

Project Manager

Location:

Remote    Position Type:
Regular Full-time    Pay:
Salary    FLSA Classification:
Exempt    Compensation:
Commensurate with experience    Essential Job Functions  Assist in compliance with grants and agreements policies and guidance.
Assist in drafting grant requirements, selection criteria, and applications.
Support internal review and approval per agency process and policy.
Prepare the award document and supporting documentation (per agency policies and procedures)    Monitor execution to ensure funding is utilized consistent with specified allowable use and grant policies outlined in grant agreements.
Assist in monitoring internal controls for grants and agreements to ensure accountability and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
Support client agencies with required reporting per agency policies and procedures    Support client agencies with audit compliance and resolution    Minimum

Job Requirements  1 to 2 years of Federal grants and/or cooperative agreements experience under CFR Title 2 Grants and Agreements.
Relevant professional certification (i.e., P.E., CFM, AIA, PCM, PMP).
Knowledge of Federal and State funded grant programs and initiatives.
Knowledge and experience with 2 CFR 200 grants and agreements procurement and compliance standards.
Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.
Experience in addressing strategic issues in grant administration operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in business, public policy or public administration.
Able to work extended work hours if necessary.

Job Description Disclaimer  This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.
The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Commitment to Diversity  Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.
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