Grants Management Analyst (Mid-level)

Valiant Harbor International is a CVE Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in technical, programmatic, acquisition, compliance, and financial services for Government science and technology, research and development, and technological programs. Here at Valiant Harbor International we emphasize extreme focus on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges in order to tailor and integrate specific solutions to solve their most difficult problems. Success is defined by our ability to meet our customer’s needs; we are a management consulting firm with a successful record of offering a wide range of professional, scientific, and technical services requiring a high degree of expertise and training.

Job Description
Valiant Harbor International (VHI) is seeking a mid-level Grants Management Analyst to provide grants management support services to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of Transportation (DOT). The candidate will administer grants and cooperative agreements to non-State DOT recipients (“Direct Awards”) assisting with the pre-award, award, and post-award administration of financial assistance competitive programs for highway-related projects that range from planning, design, construction and maintenance to research, training, and technical assistance, as well as congressional earmarks for non-state recipients. This is a full-time, remote work opportunity ideal for a junior-level specialist ready to transition to the next stage of their career. .

* This role is contingent upon contract award in June 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide grants management support services for federal grants and cooperative agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Perform pre-award and post-award grants management activities, including application review, award administration, and closeout support.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, providing interpretation and guidance to program managers and leadership.
• Conduct price and cost analysis for grant actions and support funding recommendations.
• Advise government staff on grants policy, regulatory requirements, and implementation of new or revised guidance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex grants management issues to ensure timely and compliant grant actions.
• Support federal competitive grant programs and direct recipient grants and cooperative agreements.
• Utilize grants management systems to manage and track grant actions, documentation, and approvals.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized grant files and records using SharePoint, shared network drives, and other collaboration tools.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to support effective grants planning, execution, and oversight.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of direct federal grants management experience.
• Direct experience in the award and administration of Federal financial assistance competitive awards using applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated mastery of 2 CFR 200 and other federal financial assistance regulations and policies.
• Expert knowledge of the full federal grant lifecycle, including post-award administration of financial assistance competitive awards to process amendments (e.g., schedule revision and budget changes) to grant agreements and performing closeout activities.
• Expert knowledge of the Federal Assistance practices and policies to troubleshoot and resolve difficulties as they arise.
• Expertise with developing Notices of Funding Opportunities, conducting budget reviews (to include cost analysis) and risk assessments
• Familiarity with federal/commercial grants management systems (e.g., ESC PRISM and GrantSolutions).
• Experience providing expert technical advice and consultation to program managers and senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft productivity tools and experience in shared network environments; familiarity with Google productivity tools desired.
• Knowledge of federal construction grant programs and infrastructure-related projects desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex regulatory concepts.
• Ability to work independently while delivering high-quality, compliant support in a fast-paced environment.

Salary range: Negotiable.

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