Subawards Specialist - Grant Services Department - Remote Work Schedule

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
  
  

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary

The Subaward Specialist is responsible for the administration and oversight of subawards issued under externally funded programs. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and organizational requirements throughout the full lifecycle of subawards—from proposal development to closeout. The role is a part of the Grants Management Team and will report to the Grants Management Director. It will also partner closely with program staff, grants planning, grants accounting, and external subrecipients to support effective and compliant subawards execution.

Responsibilities

Subaward Administration

• Prepare, issue, and manage subaward agreements, amendments, and modifications
• Review subrecipient proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Ensure proper risk assessment and classification of subrecipients vs. contractors
  
  

Compliance & Monitoring

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., 2 CFR Part 200 / Uniform Guidance) and sponsor requirements
• Conduct subrecipient risk assessments and develop monitoring plans in conjunction with the Program Manager
• Coordinate financial and programmatic reports, invoices, and supporting documentation
• Support Program Managers in monitoring subrecipient performance, including deliverables and reporting timelines
  
  

Financial Oversight

• Review and approve subrecipient invoices for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness
• Coordinate with finance on payment processing
• Monitor subaward spending against approved budgets and identify variances with conjunction with the Program Manager
  
  

Communication & Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for subrecipients regarding compliance, invoicing, and reporting
• Provide guidance and training to internal staff and subrecipients on subaward requirements
• Collaborate with program managers to ensure alignment between programmatic and financial activities
  
  

Closeout Activities

• Coordinate timely subaward closeout, including final invoices, reports, and deliverables with program and accounting
• Verify that all compliance requirements have been met prior to closeout
  
  

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Knowledge of Alaska Native culture and the Alaska Tribal Health System preferred.
• Knowledge of standard regulations and principles of grant programs.
• Knowledge of standard budgeting and budget analysis.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
• Knowledge of subrecipient management, including risk assessments, subaward issuance, ongoing monitoring, and compliance oversight.
• Strong analytical and financial review skills.
• Effective communication and relationship management skills.
• Ethical judgement and integrity.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications, including Excel, Power point, Word and other office and/or virtual conferencing applications as required.
• Skill in working independently.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Skill in the design and layout of technical documents and merging text and graphics.
• Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with internal and external entities.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications, including Excel, Power point, Word and other office and/or virtual conferencing applications as required.
  
  

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.

Minimum Experience Qualification

Non-supervisory –A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in post-award grants management, contract administration, financial management in public or non-profit environments. At least 2 years of direct experience managing federally funded grants, cooperative agreements, and/or subawards, including post-award, monitoring, and close-out activities. Demonstrated experience ensuring compliance with federal regulations and donor requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR 200). An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Preferred Experience Qualification

Working with Tribal Organizations