Senior Grants Management Analyst
About The Position
LAC Federal is seeking highly qualified Senior Grants Management Analysts to provide subject-matter expertise supporting complex pre-award and post-award grant and cooperative agreement activities for a federal agency based in Washington, D.C. Senior Analysts function as trusted advisors to program officials and play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, sound stewardship of federal funds, and consistent application of grants management best practices across a portfolio of nationally significant competitive and discretionary grant programs. This role is ideal for seasoned grants professionals who excel in analytical work, exercise independent judgment, and are motivated by mission-driven federal impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Minimum 6 years of direct federal grants management experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting competitive or discretionary grant programs (not solely formula/block grants)
- Advanced working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and federal financial assistance regulations
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple complex actions simultaneously, and exercise sound professional judgment
Nice To Haves
- Experience using GrantSolutions, ESC PRISM, FMIS, or similar federal grants management systems
- Experience supporting DOT or other civilian federal agencies
- Familiarity with infrastructure, construction, research, or transportation-related grant programs
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel)
- Experience supporting audits, monitoring reviews, or Inspector General inquiries
Responsibilities
- Provide expert-level support across the full federal grants lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award administration, amendments, and closeout activities.
- Conduct detailed budget analysis, cost allowability reviews, and risk assessments in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 and agency policies.
- Draft and review grant documentation including award packages, budget and risk memoranda, and supporting records within federal grants systems.
- Create and maintain compliant electronic grant files in accordance with government procedures.
- Analyze recipient reimbursement requests and provide recommendations regarding approval or disapproval.
- Draft amendments and support documentation for government review.
- Support grant closeout activities following applicable regulations and agency guidance.
- Serve as a senior advisor to agency staff, offering authoritative guidance on grants policy, regulatory interpretation, and procedural requirements.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with recipients, sub-recipients, and federal stakeholders to resolve complex issues and facilitate timely processing.
- Provide technical assistance and recommendations related to compliance, policy interpretation, and grants administration.
- Support monitoring activities, audits, and reviews by providing documentation, analysis, and subject-matter expertise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
