Lead Grants Administrator - Remote (US)

ICF•Reston, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Lead Grants Administrator with experience and expertise in federal grants management, financial management, and accounting to support federally funded grant programs. This position is 100% Remote in the United States. This role will support state and local government clients managing complex disaster recovery portfolios and will serve as a trusted advisor on financial compliance, program management, and federal grant execution. The position requires hands-on experience across the full grant lifecycle, including budgeting, cost estimating, financial controls, drawdown oversight, subrecipient monitoring, and compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, HUD Notices, and Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation combined with real-world experience supporting government programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in grants management, financial management, or accounting within government or government consulting environments.
5+ years of direct and demonstrated experience with federal, state, or locally funded grant programs, including: Cost estimating and budgeting for large-scale, multi-year grant-funded programs. Analyzing complex financial data and translating it into clear guidance for non-financial audiences.
5+ years of experience with: 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), Federal cost principles and eligibility requirements
Able and willing to travel (flight and vehicle) based on client and program needs.
Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Microsoft Office Suite professional experience; Intermediate-level MS Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, pivot tables/charts, formulas, sorting/filtering, and working with large datasets); examples may be requested.
Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and short-turn deliverables.
Clear verbal communication and presentation skills; comfortable facilitating meetings and delivering briefings/trainings to clients and project partners.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, maintaining well-structured notes, documentation, and project files.
Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented approach; seeks input early and communicates risks/issues quickly.
Strong problem-solving skills, including formulating creative and strategic approaches to complex policy and program challenges.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with various grant management and financial systems used in grant programs.
CPA, CGFM, or equivalent professional accounting credential.
Advanced coursework or training in governmental or fund accounting.
Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills, with experience providing training on complex subjects to multiple audiences.
Ability to translate accounting and compliance requirements into clear guidance for non‑financial staff and government clients.
Ability to execute project plans, maintain schedules, and forecast activities.
Experience consulting in fast-paced, compliance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level financial and grants management support for various grant programs, from program startup through closeout.
Serve as a subject matter expert, lead, or support financial management frameworks, including: Budget development and tracking, Cost estimating and cost allocation methodologies, Cash management and drawdown processes, Expenditure verification and eligibility reviews.
Apply accounting principles to ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of grant-funded expenditures in compliance with GAAP and federal requirements.
Manage federal funds and reconcile transactions and accounts.
Prepare and review financial policies, procedures, desk guides, and training materials for government staff and public stakeholders.
Assist clients with financial reporting and oversight, reconciliations, and audit support.
Support development, implementation, and review of internal controls consistent with 2 CFR 200 Subparts D and E.
Support subrecipient and contractor financial monitoring, including risk assessments and corrective action plans.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including program management, compliance, data, and policy specialists.