Lead Grants Administrator
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Job Description
Lead Grants Administrator supporting state and local government clients in managing federal grants. Collaborating on financial compliance and program management for disaster recovery portfolios.
Responsibilities:
- Provide senior-level financial and grants management support for various grant programs, from program startup through closeout.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, lead, or support financial management frameworks, including:
- o Budget development and tracking
- o Cost estimating and cost allocation methodologies
- o Cash management and drawdown processes
- o Expenditure verification and eligibility reviews
- Apply accounting principles to ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of grant-funded expenditures in compliance with GAAP and federal requirements.
- Manage federal funds and reconcile transactions and accounts.
- Prepare and review financial policies, procedures, desk guides, and training materials for government staff and public stakeholders.
- Assist clients with financial reporting and oversight, reconciliations, and audit support.
- Support development, implementation, and review of internal controls consistent with 2 CFR 200 Subparts D and E.
- Support subrecipient and contractor financial monitoring, including risk assessments and corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including program management, compliance, data, and policy specialists.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in grants management, financial management, or accounting within government or government consulting environments.
- 5+ years of direct and demonstrated experience with federal, state, or locally funded grant programs, including:
- o Cost estimating and budgeting for large-scale, multi-year grant-funded programs.
- o Analyzing complex financial data and translating it into clear guidance for non-financial audiences.
- 5+ years of experience with:
- o 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)
- o Federal cost principles and eligibility requirements
- Able and willing to travel (flight and vehicle) based on client and program needs.
- Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities


















