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Grant Specialist

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United StatesFulltimePosted about 1 month ago

About the role

USAID is seeking a Grant Specialist. The specialist will provide expert guidance on the procedural, legal, and operational requirements for terminating grants, ensuring compliance with USAID and U.S. Government regulations. This is a hybrid, full-time role working closely with Agreement Officers (AOs), legal counsel, technical offices, and partners. This is a hybrid role – Washington, DC Area (On-site 3 days per week). 6-month temp to hire.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform financial administration functions, including expenditure review and reimbursement processing.
  • Maintain a high level of commitment while tending to multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
  • Coordinates with the AO when problems or conflicts occur that might impact the timely completion of work.
  • Collaborate with grant recipients and AO to ensure all closeout actions are completed.
  • Compose closeout letters (as applicable) for dissemination to grant recipients.
  • Review and process actions necessary for the proper closeout of Federal awards.
  • Process actions in USAID’s grants and financial management system.
  • Request and review final indirect cost rate agreements, as necessary.
  • Perform final review of completed awards and required reports, and make recommendations to the AO.
  • Review financial reports submitted by grant recipients and verify the accuracy of the financial reports; recommend follow-up actions to the AO as applicable.
  • Ensure completeness of the grants file and track closeout actions.
  • Monitor the status of the de-obligation of Federal funds.

Required skills

Government grant managementUSAIDGrant regulationsPublic Trust

Education requirements

Degree
Bachelor
Major
Business Administration

Job Requirements

  • Previous U.S. Government grant management experience.
  • Experience terminating grants and negotiating final award budgets.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations and USAID policies.
  • Experience in processing actions in government grants and financial management systems.
  • Ability to quickly assimilate complex award mechanisms and new information (Government-to-Government, Title II, Interagency Awards, Public International Organizations).
  • Strong analytical, financial review, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
  • Public Trust Security Clearance required.

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Job details

Location
United States, District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
Employment Type
Fulltime
Location Type
Hybrid
Compensation
$85,000 - $95,000 /hour
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