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