OHS Southeast Region

Guardians of Honor LLC•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardians of Honor (GOH) is a management consulting firm supporting the federal government since 1997. They are seeking an experienced Data Management Specialist in Federal grants management to support their Office of Head Start client. This recruitment is in anticipation of potential future openings that are subject to final approval and funding. The Data Management Specialist will lead grants management data analysis and reporting, serve as the primary data/system point of contact between functional and technical teams, and provide dedicated customer service by executing grants management processes. The role involves organizing and executing tasks throughout the grants management lifecycle, assisting with building, maintaining, and testing databases and IT infrastructure, and consolidating data from multiple sources for easy access and interpretation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
At least 3-5 years of related professional experience
High level of demonstrated advanced proficiency in utilizing a variety of web-based and commercial off-the-shelf data management software packages such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, SQL, Power BI, etc.
High level of demonstrated proficiency in aggregating, analyzing, and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Highly skilled in metadata management, data quality assurance and validation, and data governance
Ability to work onsite at the OHS Southeast Regional Office
Ability to pass background investigations as required for access to federal facilities and systems; position requires Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and/or relevant certifications preferred
Experience and education in education, early childhood education, child development, public administration, family and consumer science or related fields preferred
Knowledge of Head Start Program and applicable grant systems a major distinguishing feature

Responsibilities

Support design and development of databases, reports, and other tools as needed to support efficiencies and process improvement
Maintain and oversee maintenance of grants management databases
Create data governance models and metadata management systems to manage data from multiple sources/systems (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, SQL, Power BI)
Develop data quality assurance models and processes; provide training and support to data teams
Provide strong knowledge and records management processes
Test systems, lead test scenarios, and identify/document/remediate all issues
Develop reports and presentations on analytical findings customized to various audiences
Create and support trainings on database functionality for colleagues and grant recipients
Coordinate and collaborate across the team to assure that all work products content and functionality are of highest quality and informed with up-to-date information
Attend weekly contract management and daily stand-up meetings as needed to support contract execution; Contribute to client progress and status reports (i.e., monthly reports, weekly registration metrics, etc.)
Develop SOPs and QC procedures; and update to reflect efficiencies, best practices, and lessons learned
Work with the project manager to draft new project timelines and project kick-off agendas, as well as maintain and update timelines and work plans
Prepare and maintain project file folders with all completed work products, artifacts, and deliverables
Stay up to date on necessary technology and processes and show initiative in capturing, documenting, and implementing best practices and lessons learned to improve quality and efficiency of services and solutions
Support key pre- and post-award grants management activities, such as, but not limited to: annual report tracking, data management and analysis, data entry and QC for routine grantee metrics, correspondence, web content, surveys / forms and information collection tasks, SharePoint sites, preparing analysis and reports, help desk inquiry log, application screening, funding slates, decision letters, project abstracts, G5/GrantSolutions/HSES/etc. administration, closeout functions, and other activities as assigned