Assistant Acquisition Program Manager - L&W60035918 - HYBRID
About The Position
The Assistant Acquisition Program Manager will assist in the day-to-day management of the Acquisition Program, including pre- and post-award activities. The position will contribute to the review and scoring of applications; prepare and negotiate contracts with grantees; monitor the implementation on a subset of active contracts assigned to the staffer; meet with grantees for progress reporting; and coordinate with grantees and Acquisition and Legal teams to ensure satisfactory acquisition closings and close-out of projects. The position will also review payment requests for accuracy and conformance to contracts, serving as a first-line approver and back-up to the Program Manager as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution
- Two years of experience related to the area of assignment
- Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with state or federal grant administration, including but not limited to contract and budget review.
- Experience in the land conservation field, including fee simple and/or conservation easement acquisitions by nonprofits or state or local government agencies.
- Strong skills in verbal and written communication, budget analysis, problem-solving, and organization; demonstrates a commitment to high-quality professional work.
- Ability to work with a diverse team of individuals, peers and partners, who are not co-located.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS, Google Earth, and public land records.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and scoring of annual Acquisition applications to the Fund, working with the Field and Acquisition teams and outside experts.
- Assist grant recipients with contract and scope management, including real estate document review (appraisals, deeds, conservation easements, title, plats, etc.).
- Review and approve grant recipient payment requests weekly, ensuring grant objectives have been met and all documentation is provided.
- Participate in regular status meetings with Acquisition Team and DNCR Legal on program and closing status.
- Identify and troubleshoot obstacles to success and help develop process improvements and improve the Acquisition Program.
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
