Mid-Level Grants Management Analyst

at  Jefferson Consulting Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

Jefferson Consulting Group is seeking Mid-Level Grants Management Analyst to support Federal Highways.
This role will be fully remote.
At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you’ll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.
Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson Consulting Group, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in grants and agreements management and/or acquisition experience
• Thorough knowledge of the Federal Assistance practices and policies, and an expert understanding of the full grant lifecycle to troubleshoot and overcome difficult situations in order for the grant action to be resolved.
• Expert knowledge of the application of 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing and analytical skills to effectively interact with program and contracting officials.
• Ability to work on tasks independently.
• Attention to detail, high standards of excellence and commitment to perform and execute all project activities successfully.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Assist with the negotiation, award, and administration of discretionary Federal assistance agreements (grants and cooperative agreements) for a wide range of programs.
• Assist pre-award functions such as drafting Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), budget analysis, evaluation, risk assessments, and negotiation of terms and conditions for Federal assistance awards in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.
• Apply skills and knowledge related to grants management policies, procedures, and regulations as defined by laws, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing the administration of Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and awards.
• Process a full range of grant/cooperative agreement applications used to determine the selection of grant/cooperative agreement awards. Review grant/cooperative agreement applications for clarity and completeness.
• Monitor recipient performance.
• Provide guidance to program office personnel and assigned grant recipients, sub-recipients, and other stakeholders on matters related to grant management to ensure efficient administration.
• Engage in periodic review meetings and on-site visits to grant recipient locations/facilities to examine grantee progress and reports, follow-ups on refinements, and provides redirection, as necessary.
• Provide program staff, and other grantees with technical assistance, including the interpretation of and application of grant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in assigned areas.
• Evaluate recipients’ disbursement requests and recommend approval or disapproval, using fact finding and analytical techniques and methods used to gather, evaluate, and summarize information and draw conclusions.
• Write and edit grant analysis documents, brief Government officials, and provide guidance, training, and technical assistance.
• Initiate and processe the timely closeout of grants and cooperative agreements in accordance with applicable guidance and regulations.