Mid-Level Financial Assistance, Grants Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the management of grants and cooperative agreements throughout the entire award lifecycle, from the review of applications to the closeout process.

• Help monitor recipients' adherence to the terms, conditions, and relevant federal regulations governing financial assistance (2 CFR 200).

• Aid in the preparation of award documentation, modifications, and closeout packages.

• Support the evaluation of recipient financial and performance reports for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Assist in conducting risk assessments of grant recipients and ensure follow-up on any necessary corrective actions.

• Collaborate with acquisition, financial, and program personnel regarding inquiries on financial assistance policies and processes.

• Contribute to the DOI IBC-AQD Mission Support Services.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of experience in federal grants or financial assistance management, or 8 years of directly relevant experience in place of a degree.

• Capability to obtain and sustain a Moderate Risk Public Trust determination.

• U.S. citizenship is required to support this federal contract.

• Direct experience in the administration of federal grants, cooperative agreements, or other financial assistance mechanisms.

• Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and relevant financial assistance regulations.

• Experience in reviewing financial and performance reports from recipients.

• Preferred experience with a federal grants management system (e.g., GrantSolutions, ASAP, or similar platforms).

• Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) or a similar credential is preferred.

• Preferred experience supporting a DOI bureau, IBC, or another civilian agency financial assistance office.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-covered medical insurance.

• 100% employer-covered dental insurance.

• 100% employer-covered vision insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance.

• Paid time off (PTO) plan.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Work-life balance support.