CDBG Program Financial Lead – Disaster Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide support for system functionality, configuration, alignment of business processes, workflow enhancements, user adoption, and operational efficiency pertaining to CDBG, CDBG-DR, and CDBG-MIT programs.

• Evaluate Microsoft Dynamics 365 grant management and financial processes, encompassing program setup, awards, budgets, activities, obligations, payment requests, invoices, drawdowns, reimbursements, amendments, reports, dashboards, integrations, and user challenges.

• Achieve proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Grant Management, Finance, and Power BI.

• Collaborate with clients and program stakeholders to establish requirements, evaluate feasibility, prioritize enhancements, and aid in solution design.

• Assist in data cleanup, imports, exports, reconciliations, validation of reports, review of payment requests, resolution of duplicate or inconsistent data, and activities to ensure data integrity.

• Create and maintain user guides, job aids, standard operating procedures, process flowcharts, checklists, training materials, technical assistance tools, and troubleshooting documentation.

• Facilitate user acceptance testing, identification of defects, tracking of issues, validation of system enhancements, and coordination of resolutions.

• Recognize system limitations, configuration gaps, reporting challenges, internal control deficiencies, workflow issues, and process risks; provide recommendations focused on solutions.

• Engage in project meetings, strategic discussions, requirements sessions, enhancement prioritization, and problem-solving initiatives.

• Aid in the development of data platforms that support federal disaster recovery grant programs and execute strategic, impactful activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, computer science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Over 8 years of professional experience (post-university).

• More than 5 years of proven knowledge and experience in supporting CDBG-DR and/or CDBG-MIT.

• At least 5 years of experience using financial systems, including gathering requirements, documentation, testing support, and providing end-user technical assistance.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional technical, financial, and program stakeholders.

• Willingness and capability to travel by air and vehicle as needed for work.

• A valid U.S. driver’s license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle records check.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent documentation, data accuracy, and process consistency capabilities.

• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively while managing competing priorities.

• Strong proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs.

• Confidential accommodation support during the application process and employment.

• Benefit offerings referenced under the Transparency in Coverage Act.