Grant Specialist - Arlington, United States - CRDF Global

CRDF Global

Verified Company

Arlington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Description:

While standard operating procedures are available, the Grant Specialist applies a range of policies, procedures and best practices to develop implementation plans, evaluate compliance and resolve recurring issues.

The position requires initiative and resourcefulness in occasionally deviating from traditional methods, analyzing trends and patterns to propose new procedures, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Major Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities of the position should be listed in order of importance.

Oversees a portfolio of assistance activities /grants with high and medium complexity: performs preaward reviews, prepares implementation plans, issues and negotiates grant agreements, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, ensures subgrantee compliance with policies and procedures and maintains agreement files.
Provides comprehensive financial monitoring, including the review and approval of subgrantee payment requests and expense reconciliations.
Recommends policy or procedural improvements that will improve the efficiency or effectiveness of award administration, including the creation of forms and report templates for internal use.
Represents the team or department in internal events, teams or activities.
Be the main representative of the grants team in dealing with the Donors.
Provides high quality, timely support to internal and external clients.
Supports Business Development team with proposal activities including participation in proposal design, proposal writing and pricing.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field
5+ years of experience in a related field; 2+ years of experience in federal assistance programs
An understanding of USG grants compliance laws such as 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 700
Experience of having delivered grant programs funded by Donors such as USAID, NIH, State Dept, DTRA would be an advantage.
3+ years of experience in supervising staff is preferred.
Working knowledge of FLUXX and/or Deltek/Costpoint Purchasing module is preferred.
Project management skills, MS project experience is preferred.
Fieldspecific training or certifications preferred
Strong critical thinking and analysis, planning and problemsolving skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to adapt quickly to new challenges
High level of organization and attention to detail
U.S. work authorization
CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, age, or disabled status._
At CRDF Global, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in all aspects of our operations. We recognize that fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates and embraces diverse perspectives is not only essential for our organizational success but also crucial for the advancement of security, global health, and development worldwide. We understand that by fostering diversity in a global manner, embracing inclusion, and prioritizing accessibility, our organization will become stronger and more innovative in identifying solutions to the world's complex challenges._