Junior Grants Management Analyst

Role Description

GMG Management Consulting, Inc. is seeking qualified Junior Grants Management Analysts to support a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Grants Management Support Services contract. This position will primarily provide surge support for federal grants administration activities, with a significant emphasis on grant closeout functions, post-award administration, and recipient support. The position is fully remote and offers the opportunity to work with an experienced team supporting one of the nation's premier federal transportation agencies.

The Junior Grants Management Analyst will assist government staff with the administration of federal grants and cooperative agreements throughout the grant lifecycle. Under the guidance of the Program Manager and Senior Grants Management Analysts, the analyst will perform technical and administrative grants management functions in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Guide to Financial Assistance, FHWA policies, and other applicable federal regulations. The successful candidate will support grant recipients and FHWA staff by:

• Reviewing grant documentation
• Maintaining grant files
• Preparing reports
• Assisting with compliance reviews
• Ensuring grant actions are processed accurately and timely

A primary responsibility of this position will be supporting grant closeout activities. The analyst will assist with:

• Reviewing financial and performance reports
• Verifying completion of award requirements
• Reconciling grant records
• Coordinating with recipients to obtain outstanding documentation
• Preparing closeout packages
• Documenting grant files
• Ensuring grants are closed in accordance with federal regulations and agency procedures

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with award modifications
• Monitoring activities
• Budget reviews
• Recipient communications
• Technical assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting federal grants management, acquisition, or federal financial assistance programs
• Knowledge of the federal grants lifecycle, including pre-award, post-award, and grant closeout activities
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and federal grants management principles
• Experience reviewing grant documentation, maintaining grant files, and supporting compliance activities
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Lists
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail) is desirable
• Experience using GrantSolutions, ESC PRISM, or other federal grants management systems is preferred

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fully remote environment
• Excellent opportunity for grants professionals seeking to expand their experience supporting federal financial assistance programs