Senior Grant Specialist

About the role

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Senior Grant Specialist in support of the Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Global Acquisitions (GA).

Responsibilities

• Assist warranted Grants Officers in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating pre-award due diligence requirements for grants and assistance awards, including conducting and documenting pre-award risk assessments and pre-award surveys of applicants in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.206.
• Aid in drafting and preparing grant applications and proposals.
• Collaborate with recipients’ organizations throughout the award lifecycle to resolve grant-related issues and analyze program information to support funding priorities and program objectives.
• Provide support to grantees with grants management system registration, access, and provide Grant Auditor support with accounting and Federal Audit Clearing House expertise.
• Assist in drafting grantee corrective action plans, review monitoring plans, risk assessments, and special award provisions.
• Safeguard all sensitive but unclassified (SBU) information in accordance with applicable Federal laws.
• Support warranted Grants Officers regarding award terminations, timely close-outs of grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance instruments in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Deobligate, unliquidate obligations, and reconcile award funds; return federal funds to the U.S. Treasury.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience in Federal assistance process, including practical knowledge of federal regulations and policies.
• Extensive demonstrated experience in the full lifecycle federal assistance.
• Regulatory Knowledge Requirements: Foreign Assistance Act, Fulbright-Hays Act, Smith-Mundt Act, 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 600, and Other applicable OMB and Federal assistance regulations.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with grants management systems.
• Knowledge of federal procurement regulations and policies.

Benefits

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $140,000-$160,000.

Pay

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with occasional travel and evening/weekend work as needed.