Project Manager

Position Overview


Varmoda is seeking a Grants Management Contractor & Implementation Specialist to support a public-sector client with the design, implementation, and optimization of grants management processes and software solutions. This contract role will provide strategic guidance and hands-on support for a pilot Grants Management platform implementation, with the goal of migrating agency grant activities into a centralized system. The selected consultant will serve as a subject matter expert on grants management best practices, federal compliance requirements, business process improvement, and technology-enabled workflow modernization.



Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and implementation support for a pilot Grants Management platform deployment.
• Assess current grant lifecycle processes and collaborate with subject matter experts to align workflows with system capabilities.
• Configure and implement business processes within grants management software platforms.
• Advise on best practices and operational efficiencies related to grant applications, reviews, contract agreements, and program administration.
• Evaluate and improve processes for grantee invoicing, grant accounting, reporting, expenditure monitoring, and grant closeout activities.
• Partner with agency staff and software vendors to improve workflows, system adoption, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop workflow diagrams, field dictionaries, training materials, and supporting documentation for system and process changes.
• Document decisions, obtain stakeholder approvals, support policy and procedure updates, and provide regular status reporting with risk and issue tracking.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing the full grants management process lifecycle.
• Minimum 10 years of experience implementing and managing enterprise-grade grants management software solutions.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working within or supporting public-sector organizations at the local, state, or federal level.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in grant accounting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in process improvement, change management, and project management.
• Minimum 10 years of experience applying industry best practices to policies, procedures, and operational workflows.
• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated ability to adapt business operations and processes to new systems and technologies.
• Minimum 15 years of professional oral and written communication experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WebGrants, Salesforce, or similar grants management platforms.
• Knowledge of Virginia-specific government systems, including Cardinal.
• Familiarity with Virginia procurement requirements and public-sector contracting processes.
• Experience supporting federal grant programs and Federal Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Experience working with multi-year capital improvement programs.
• Background collaborating with cross-functional teams in government or public-sector environments.
• Experience developing training materials and supporting organizational change initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with the ability to manage competing priorities.

About Varmoda

Varmoda is a federal IT solutions provider founded in 2020 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering citizen-centric public services across Financial Assistance, Public Benefits, and Security & Defense domains. Our five-layer architecture - Salesforce (Engagement), Databricks (Data), ServiceNow (Orchestration), Pega (Decisioning), and Oracle HR (Capacity) - puts data at the common thread of every solution we build for federal agencies and the citizens they serve. Varmoda holds CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certifications, and is recognized as a V3 veteran-friendly employer.

Why Varmoda

• Growth opportunity within a fast-scaling federal IT firm
• Direct impact on citizen-facing federal programs
• Competitive benefits including 401k, health insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance and others - customize per role/location
• Veteran-friendly (V3) workplace culture

Equal Employment Opportunity

Varmoda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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