Grant Management Specialist
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Job Summary
B&A is looking for a
Grant Management Specialist to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team.
The Mid-Level Grants Management Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting all phases of the financial assistance management process. The incumbent will bring a wealth of experience and comprehensive knowledge to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and industry best practices governing the administration of federal financial assistance awards.
Responsibilities
- Execute typical duties under close supervision, following instructions and pre-established guidelines.
- Assist in solving complex financial assistance accounting and financial problems.
- Conduct research, compile statistics, and present data to authorized government personnel.
- Prepare concise, unambiguous documents using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe, including MFRs, MOUs, and various documents supporting the entire lifecycle of financial assistance awards.
- Support price analysis, negotiation, and the appropriate use of funds.
- Participate in negotiations concerning complex financial assistance awards.
- Provide financial assistance and guidance on grants and cooperative agreements.
- Review grant applications for compliance with appropriate regulations.
- Prepare grant and cooperative agreement awards and amendments for authorized government personnel's signature in compliance with appropriate regulations.
- Document, record, and administer related performance per regulations and requirements.
- Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, execute first-line responsibilities for projects or functions, and perform various complex tasks with substantial creativity and latitude under general supervision.
- Possess strong oral and written communication and customer service skills to build relationships with a wide range of internal and external clients and stakeholders.
- Execute the final review of completed awards and process close-out documents.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors in a related field
- 5+ years of experience in Financial Assistance Management.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of federal financial assistance laws, regulations, and policies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe for document preparation.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Desired Skills
- Professional certification in grants management or related field.
- Familiarity with government financial systems.
- Experience with financial software tools.
- Project management skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing regulations and policies.
Security Clearance
- Desired active Public Trust
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
B&A affirms its long-standing commitment to maintain a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which it operates, strives to maintain a business culture that recognizes the contributions and interests of diverse cultural and social groups, and seeks to maximize employee efforts by understanding individual differences and perspectives.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as dental, vision, life & AD&D, disability, Teladoc, accident, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
- The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly teambuilding events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
EEO is the Law
Affirmative Action Plan
As a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, B&A develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
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