Grants Management Specialist III

Responsibilities

• Assist Grants Officers in administering grants by supporting pre-award and award activities, including customer program and project planning efforts.
• Contribute to the development of Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) and assist in the merit review process for applications while safeguarding all sensitive but unclassified (SBU) and proprietary materials.
• Conduct pre-award due diligence for successful applicants, including financial audits and reviews of Standard Operating Policies and Procedures (SOPPs).
• Provide recommendations to mitigate potential risks associated with grant applications and proposed awards.
• Conduct budget reviews to assess the allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of proposed costs.
• Draft Notices of Award (NOAs) with appropriate terms and conditions and provide guidance on grants management procedures and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Grants Officers to establish, implement, and maintain program oversight and monitoring procedures to track the progress of assistance funding throughout the award lifecycle.
• Support the monitoring of recipient compliance with federal regulations, organizational policies, and funding requirements, and assist in developing corrective action efforts when necessary.
• Track award budgets, expenditures, burn rates, payment requests, and financial reporting requirements while maintaining accurate award records and tracking systems.
• Support internal and external audit reviews and inquiries, including site visits, administrative reviews, and related follow-up activities.
• Review requests for award modifications and draft amendments to Notices of Award, as well as support closeout activities by reviewing disposition requests and related documentation.
• Collaborate with recipient organizations throughout the award lifecycle to resolve grant-related issues and analyze program information to support and prioritize funding objectives.
• Provide ongoing guidance and technical assistance related to grants management procedures, compliance requirements, and award administration.
• Assist warranted Grants Officers in managing award closeout activities and ensuring compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal grant regulations, including 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance, as well as a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience with federally funded programs or government grants is required, including grant notice development, budget preparation, and conducting administrative reviews of assistance projects through site visits and desk reviews.
• A grants management certification is considered a plus.