Emergency Management Grants Finance Specialist
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Job Location:
Cranston, RI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Emergency Management Grants & Finance Specialist State of Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA)
Cranston Rhode Island
Contract Type: Multi-year contract
Schedule: Monday Friday 40 hours per week
Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite with 1 remote day per week
Position Overview:
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) is seeking a Project Director Grants / Emergency Management Grants & Finance Specialist to join its Grants and Finance team. This position supports the administration monitoring and financial oversight of federal emergency management and cybersecurity grant programs.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing or administering federal grants preferably in an emergency management homeland security public safety or governmental environment. College coursework is preferred; however relevant grants administration experience is the primary qualification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with drafting cybersecurity grant applications investment justifications and work plans
- Support applicants throughout the grant application process
- Collaborate on financial forecasting budgets and allocations
- Facilitate grant program rollout meetings (virtual and in-person)
- Review and score grant project applications impartially
- Prepare and submit quarterly and semi-annual reports (FEMA GO) BSIR reporting and grant amendments
- Collect documentation and data for state and federal audits
- Prepare sub-recipient award documents and award letters
- Review reimbursement requests and audit payroll and procurement documentation
- Review requests for funding reallocations and period-of-performance extensions
Support National Cybersecurity Review (NCSR) data collection
- Draft grant communications including approvals closeouts and de-obligations
- Conduct desk audits and onsite monitoring visits to project locations
- Track documentation and reimbursement status for sub-recipients
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations (2 CFR 200) FEMA Authorized Equipment List state purchasing policies and program requirements
- Complete required state and federal training
Qualifications:
- Experience administering or managing federal grants (required)
- Experience with FEMA homeland security emergency management or public sector grants (strongly preferred)
- Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance and audit/compliance processes preferred
- Strong organizational analytical and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate with multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)
Additional Information: This role requires collaboration with internal staff municipal partners and federal stakeholders. Candidates must be comfortable reviewing financial documentation monitoring compliance and conducting both virtual and in-person site visits.
Client Name: Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
Position: Onsite
Notes: Experience administering or managing federal grants (required) ----
