Grants Management Specialist

NEW Solutions • Any City/Tbd, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action. This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff. This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion. For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

Requirements

• Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Valid State Driver?s license.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel FMMI, ezFedGrants, SNOW, Guardian, G-Invoicing, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Work location TBD This position is responsible for providing support to NHQ Above States Division with Grants and Agreements Support.
• This will include working with the program manager or technical support to write the Statement of Work, assisting in completing the agreements package and submitting to Grants and Agreements Division (GAD).
• In addition, monitoring to ensure the agreement is fully executed.
• It includes working with GAD to resolve any issues.
• Assisting and documenting the Standard Operating Procedures, updating team templates.
• This position will also assist in gathering audit support and other financial related transactions.
• Review grants and agreements submitted to the inbox, make revisions, track items and status 20%
• Assist in creating operating procedures for team to improve workflow, efficiency and communication 20%
• Provide support and assistance to Deputy Areas and states to complete agreement packages for submission to GAD. 30%
• Assist Financial Resource Specialists and grants and agreements specialists with expired Period of Performance Unliquidated Obligations (ULO) 20%
• Assist with gathering required data to support audits, budgets or other financial-related transactions 10%
• Other: annual information system security, anti-harassment, and civil rights training.

Benefits

• Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period
• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Federal Holidays
• optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior