Grants Management Specialist

Grants Management Specialist *This is a hybrid position – Candidates local to the Richmond, VA area only, please Description: Our client is seeking a Grants Management Contractor and Implementation Specialist to provide guidance and hands‑on support in the design and implementation of grant management systems and business processes industry best practices and software solutions. Responsibilities: Provide strong expertise and guidance in order to support the client in implementing a pilot Grant Management platform with the aim of migrating all grant activity into the new platform early next calendar year Serve as a subject matter expert in grant management practices and federal uniform guidance standards. Work with dedicated SMEs to assess current work processes as it relates to the entire grant life cycle and illustrate how to best integrate those processes into the software platform Develop and implement processes within grants management software. Assess and advise the agency on common/best practices and identify operation efficiencies as it relates to grant applications review and contract agreements. Assess and advise the agency on common/best practices as it relates to paying grantee invoices claims grant accounting and reporting and how to best capture these practices using software platforms Assess and advise the agency on monitoring grant expenditures including identifying inactivity and the grant close-out/de-programming process. Work closely with internal staff and system vendors to improve workflows and processes. Develop materials to support system changes policy and procedures changes training etc. including developing process workflow diagrams and field dictionaries Document all decision points and obtain approvals Update and/or provide oversight with developing policies and procedures on revised workflows. Provide weekly status updates and communicate issues and/or risks identified. Skills: Expertise in grants management process life cycle, Required 10 Years Extensive experience implementing and managing enterprise‑grade grants management software, Required 10 Years Experience in or working with public sector/government (local, federal or state), Required 5 Years Experience in grant accounting, budgeting, and reporting, Required 10 Years Detailed experience in process improvement, change management, and project management , Required 15 Years Capacity to apply industry best practices impacting policies and procedures, Required 10 Years Demonstrated ability to adapt to new systems and procedures rapidly, Required 10 Years Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented professional, Required 10 Years Effective oral and written communication skills, Required 15 Years Specific experience with WebGrants and/or Salesforce, or similar grant applications , Desired 5 Years Knowledge of Virginia specific platforms (e.g. Cardinal) and procurement requirements, Desired 5 Years Experience working with federal grant requirements and multi-year capital improvement programs, Highly desired 5 Years Background collaborating with cross functional project teams within the public sector, Desired 5 Years #J-18808-Ljbffr