Grant Consultant

Kearney & Company • Alexandria, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kearney is seeking a Grant Consultant to join our team! The Consultant position will be responsible for performing project activities and preparing and reviewing project deliverables.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience with grants activities.
• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university.
• Single Audit experience
• Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations (2 CFR 200) and applicable agency-specific requirements.
• Experience working with activities in the grants lifecycle from pre-award to closeout.
• Ability to reconcile grant accounts and ensure allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and review grant applications, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies for grant programs.
• Proficiency with grant management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

• Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS)
• Experience with Education Grants
• Experience with multiple funding streams (federal, state, local)
• Strong service orientation, with an understanding and appreciation of the customer requirements.
• Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client’s environment
• Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities
• Perform evaluation of pre-award risk assessments (per 2 CFR 200.206), post-award monitoring, and closeout procedures for designated grant programs.
• Perform audit intake and processing, and maintaining interagency agreements
• Verifying data and conducting Quality Control Reviews on Single Audit Reports and External Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Reports.
• Familiarity and use of Grants systems and Automation
• Assists in drafting and preparing project deliverables
• Ability to follow a test plan, perform attribute testing, draft findings, and draft reports
• Must be self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level