What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Grant Specialist position at Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC.?
Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Mid-Level Grant Specialist in support of the Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Global Acquisitions (GA). DOS has a robust Acquisition Program with an average annual spend portfolio of ~$12 billion executed through approximately 25,000 contract transactions and $4.7 billion executed through approximately 1,200 federal assistance (grants) awards supporting a diverse mission set. GA reports to the Undersecretary for Management and has three organizational elements to include: Acquisition Management Directorate (GA/AM), Acquisition Policy Directorate (GA/AP), and Federal Assistance Directorate (GA/FAM).
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Conduct and document pre-award risk assessments and pre-award surveys of applicants in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.206
- Assist warranted Grant Officers in preparing
- Assist warranted Grant Officers in processing award modifications, maintaining official award files, reviewing grantees progress and financial reports to ensure compliance with Federal award terms and conditions.
- Collaborate with recipients’ organizations throughout the award lifecycle to resolve grant related issues and analyze program information to support funding priorities and program objectives.
- Provide support to grantees with grants management system registration, access and Provide Grant Auditor support with accounting and Federal Audit Clearing House expertise to:
- Assist in drafting grantee corrective action plans, review monitoring plans, risk assessment and special award provisions.
- Safeguard all sensitive but unclassified (SBU) information in accordance with applicable Federal laws.
- Provide support to warranted Grants Officers regarding:
- Award terminations
- Timely close-outs of grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance instruments in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies
- Deobligations, unliquidated obligations and reconciliation of award funds
- Return of federal funds to the U.S. Treasury
Skills/Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of experience in Federal acquisition
- Comprehensive demonstrated experience in the Full Lifecycle federal assistance process, including practical knowledge of federal regulations and policies
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Regulatory Knowledge Requirements:
- Foreign Assistance Act
- Fulbright-Hays Act
- Smith-Mundt Act
- 2 CFR 200
- 2 CFR 600 and
- Other applicable OMB and Federal assistance regulations
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Location:
- Washington, DC
- Secret
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
- Ability to walk and stand as needed in connection with meetings, conferences, and domestic or international travel.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K PlanSalary : $91,500 - $137,500