Grant Coordinator (Financial Specialist II

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Seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented grant researcher, writer and application specialist with a proven track record of success. The successful candidate will play a critical role in researching, identifying and securing grant funding opportunities to support the organizations programs and initiatives. The position will involve a combination of research, proposal writing, collaboration and liaison with other departments, and overall management of the grant.
Position secures funding, identifying, pursuing, and managing grant opportunities. This position is responsible for the entire grant lifecycle, from research and application to monitoring and reporting. Research, writing, and project management, with a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills. Key responsibilities include researching grant opportunities, collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather information, preparing, and submitting high-quality grant applications, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Also oversees the evaluation of grant-funded programs and manage all associated paperwork and reporting.

Duties include:

• Researches grant funding opportunities to support agency programs and initiatives.
• Develops compelling grant applications that comply with all requirements.
• Routinely presents grant status information to agency leadership.
• Coordinates with agency stakeholders to ensure grant applications are comprehensive.
• Collaborates with other public safety partners to share information.
• Manages grant funding to ensure monies are utilized in compliance with grant requirements.
• Develops required grant reporting documents such as grant award approval, grant closeout, third quarter, carryover, and other.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Prepares and/or analyzes financial data and makes recommendations;
• Plans, organizes and participates in the reconciliation of funds;
• Prepares long range revenue and expenditure estimates necessary to forecast economic feasibility of various projects;
• Reviews and verifies postings to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts;
• Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures;
• Prepares or assist development of the agency budget and monitors budget status.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
• Ability to prepare, interpret and analyze financial reports and statements;
• Ability to develop and apply budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies.

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, polygraph exam, and psychological exam to the satisfaction of the employer.

Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.). We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY . DHREmployment. EEO/AA/TTY.