Lead Grants Administrator - Remote

Position: Lead Grants Administrator - Remote (US)
ICF is seeking a Lead Grants Administrator with experience and expertise in federal grants management, financial management, and accounting to support federally funded grant programs. This position is 100% Remote in the United States. This role will support state and local government clients managing complex disaster recovery portfolios and will serve as a trusted advisor on financial compliance, program management, and federal grant execution.

The position requires hands-on experience across the full grant lifecycle, including budgeting, cost estimating, financial controls, drawdown oversight, subrecipient monitoring, and compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, HUD Notices, and Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation combined with real-world experience supporting government programs.

Compensation:
While the range below is broader for career development, this position will offer a base salary $85 to $105K, firm. Offer based on % of job description match and location

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide senior-level financial and grants management support for various grant programs, from program startup through closeout.

* Serve as a subject matter expert, lead, or support financial management frameworks, including:

o Budget development and tracking

o Cost estimating and cost allocation methodologies

o Cash management and drawdown processes

o Expenditure verification and eligibility reviews

* Apply accounting principles to ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of grant-funded expenditures in compliance with GAAP and federal requirements.

* Manage federal funds and reconcile transactions and accounts.

* Prepare and review financial policies, procedures, desk guides, and training materials for government staff and public stakeholders.

* Assist clients with financial reporting and oversight, reconciliations, and audit support.

* Support development, implementation, and review of internal controls consistent with 2 CFR 200 Subparts D and

E.

* Support subrecipient and contractor financial monitoring, including risk assessments and corrective action plans.

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including program management, compliance, data, and policy specialists.

Due to high applicant volume, please provide a clear resume that indicates the requirements, skills and experience needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

* 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in grants management, financial management, or accounting within government or government consulting environments.

* 5+ years of direct and demonstrated experience with federal, state, or locally funded grant programs, including:

o Cost estimating and budgeting for large-scale, multi-year grant-funded programs.

o Analyzing complex financial data and translating it into clear guidance for non-financial audiences.

* 5+ years of experience with:

o 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)

o Federal cost principles and eligibility requirements

* Able and willing to travel (flight and vehicle) based on client and program needs.

* Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Preferred Skills/

Experience:

(These may set candidates apart)

* Familiarity with various grant management and financial systems used in grant programs.

* CPA, CGFM, or equivalent professional accounting credential.

* Advanced coursework or training in governmental or fund accounting.

* Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills, with experience providing training on complex subjects to multiple audiences.

* Ability to translate accounting and compliance requirements into clear guidance for non‑financial staff and government clients.

* Ability to execute project plans, maintain schedules, and forecast activities.

* Experience consulting in fast-paced, compliance-driven environments.

Professional

Skills:

(You bring these with you day one)

* Microsoft Office Suite professional experience;
Intermediate-level MS Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, pivot tables/charts, formulas, sorting/filtering, and working with large datasets); examples may be requested.

* Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and short-turn deliverables.

* Clear verbal communication and presentation skills; comfortable facilitating meetings and delivering briefings/trainings to clients and project partners.

* Detail-oriented and highly organized, maintaining well-structured notes, documentation, and project files.

* Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented approach; seeks input early and communicates risks/issues quickly.

* Strong problem-solving skills, including formulating creative and strategic approaches to complex policy and program challenges.

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