Federal Grants Support (Public Trust)
Washington, DC - USA
Job Summary
About Aalis Management Consulting
Title: Federal Grants Specialist
Client: Federal Government
Location: Remote
Clearance: Public Trust Eligible
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires the ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens for consideration.
Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Aalis Management Consulting seeks detail-oriented and experienced Grants Management Specialists to support a Federal Government agency in processing grant applications and monitoring grant awards in accordance with federal regulations and agency guidelines including 2 CFR 200.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting federal grant programs related to cultural heritage education humanities public service libraries or community initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Process and review grant applications for completeness accuracy and compliance with federal requirements.
- Monitor grant awards and maintain grant documentation within electronic grant management systems.
- Communicate with applicants regarding eligibility requirements corrections deadlines and award status.
- Track grant activities maintain accurate records and ensure timely processing of applications and supporting documentation.
- Support grant administration activities in accordance with federal regulations agency policies procedures and guidelines.
- Review grant-related data and documentation for quality assurance and compliance purposes.
- Utilize electronic grant management systems and proprietary databases to enter update and maintain records.
- Prepare reports correspondence spreadsheets and grant documentation using Microsoft Office tools.
- Participate in virtual meetings training sessions and collaborative activities using Microsoft Teams and related platforms.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience processing grant applications and monitoring federal grant awards in accordance with 2 CFR 200.
- Experience supporting federal grant-making programs related to cultural heritage education humanities arts sciences libraries public service community initiatives or Tribal programs preferred.
- Experience working independently in a remote work environment while managing multiple deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and process work accurately under deadlines.
- Knowledge of federal grants administration and government grant-making processes.
- Ability to interpret and follow federal policies procedures regulations and agency guidance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelors degree preferred in Public Administration Library Science Humanities Arts Sciences Education Business Administration or a related field.
- Experience using electronic grant management systems such as eGMS or similar platforms.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 including Excel Teams Outlook Word and OneDrive.
- Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro and handling Adobe PDF files.
- Strong data entry skills and experience working with proprietary relational databases.
- Experience supporting Native American or Tribal grant programs and familiarity with Tribal eligibility requirements and governance structures.
- Experience supporting federal discretionary grant programs.
- Prior experience supporting Federal Government grant programs in a remote environment.
Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status or disability status.