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Government Funding Administrator – Fully Remote

KinderCare Learning Companies · Zion, IL · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteLegalFull-time

About the role

When you join our team as a Government Funding Administrator, you will help support government-funded programs and opportunities across multiple states, ensuring processes run smoothly from initial opportunity through final reporting. You’ll serve as a key resource for our field teams and business partners, coordinating applications, reimbursements, reporting, and compliance while building strong relationships with internal teams and government agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate government funding activities across assigned states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and company policies
  • Manage funding opportunities from discovery through closeout, including researching requirements, completing applications, maintaining documentation, tracking progress, and preparing reporting
  • Provide responsive support to field teams and business partners by managing ServiceNow requests, communicating updates, and resolving questions throughout the funding process
  • Partner with centers, government agencies, accounting, and other internal teams to coordinate reimbursements, invoicing, payments, purchasing, and use of grant funds
  • Gather and maintain accurate documentation for agency reporting and audits, ensuring records are organized and complete within government funding systems and SharePoint
  • Build strong relationships with field operations, business partners, and government agencies, escalating potential risks or challenges when appropriate
  • Support broader government funding team priorities, including cross-functional projects, process improvements, peer coverage, and evolving funding initiatives

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Prior bookkeeping, billing, and accounts receivable experience required
  • Strong computer proficiency, including 10-key, financial systems, MS Office, Excel, and email
  • Strong customer service, conflict resolution, collaboration, and professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and learning agility skills

Benefits

  • Discounted child care benefits for your whole family
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets)
  • Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
  • Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities such as cell phones

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