Emergency Management Grants & Finance Specialist

Overview Of Athena

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

Position Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Project Director – Grants / Emergency Management Grants & Finance Specialist. This full-time position pays $40/hr, and is located in Providence, RI.

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Collaborate with internal staff, municipal partners, and federal stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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).
• Comfortable reviewing financial documentation, monitoring compliance, and conducting both virtual and in-person site visits.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible.
• Highly motivated.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• College coursework is preferred; however, relevant grants administration experience is the primary qualification.
• Experience managing or administering federal grants, preferably in an emergency management, homeland security, public safety, or governmental environment.
• Experience with FEMA, homeland security, emergency management, or public sector grants (strongly preferred).
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Working hours M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
  
  

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.
  
  

The Benefits Of Working For ATHENA Include

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance available for full- time employment
• Health Savings Account
• Pet insurance.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.
• Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
• Sick leave varies by state – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
  
  

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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