Senior Associate Grant Specialist

Kearney & Company • Alexandria, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience with grants activities.
• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university.
• 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).
• Strong 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

• 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

• Perform project activities and prepare and review project deliverables.
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client’s environment.
• Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities.
• Experience performing grants activities and recording results accurately and completely.
• Ability to follow a test plan, perform attribute testing and draft findings.
• Perform audit intake and processing and data verification and analysis.

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: Senior