Grant Specialist

4 weeks ago

Arlington, United States CRDF Global Full time

Job Title

Grant Specialist

Location

Arlington - Arlington, VA 22209 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Grants and Procurement

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Travel Required

0 - 25%

# of Hires Needed

1

Position Contingent on Funding

No

Level of Clearance Required

N/A

Job Description

The Senior Grant Specialist is responsible for the day to day management of a portfolio of assistance activities primarily supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ensuring that those activities uphold CRDF Global policy and best practices in all aspects of grant implementation. The Grant Specialist is required to have an enhanced knowledge and training on the principles, concepts and methodology of grant implementation and demonstrated skill in applying this knowledge to many different and unrelated project activities.

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 pre-award 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.
    • Field-specific training or certifications preferred
    • Proven customer service experience and effective oral and written communication skills required. Candidate should be comfortable communicating with stakeholders face to face and through e-mail, video conference, or mobile phone where required.
    • Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. Candidate should be comfortable preparing financial reports and statistical analysis, creating presentations, and drafting award agreements and related documents.
    • Strong critical thinking and analysis, planning and problem-solving 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


Salary & Benefits: The base pay range for this position is $65,760 to $83,000. The determination of salaries in this job classification depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant candidate experience, job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills. In addition, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan; unlimited paid time off; education reimbursement; student loan paydown and an in-network deductible reimbursement.

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.

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