Federal Grants Support (Public Trust)

<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Aalis Management Consulting</strong></span></p> <p data-start="487" data-end="1036"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aalis Management Consulting</a> is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a U.S. Army veteran, we take pride in our core values of excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in Acquisition & Procurement Support, IT Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support.</span></p> <p data-start="487" data-end="1036"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="51" data-end="61">Title:</strong> Federal Grants Specialist</span><br data-start="109" data-end="112"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="112" data-end="123">Client:</strong> Federal Government</span><br data-start="142" data-end="145"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="145" data-end="158">Location:</strong> Remote</span><br data-start="165" data-end="168"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="168" data-end="182">Clearance:</strong> Public Trust Eligible</span><br data-start="204" data-end="207"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="207" data-end="240">Security Clearance Statement:</strong> This position requires the ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens for consideration.</span><br data-start="388" data-end="391"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="391" data-end="409">Work Schedule:</strong> Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM</span></p> <h2 data-section-id="115i9ww" data-start="0" data-end="19"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Position Summary</span></h2> <p data-start="21" data-end="299"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Aalis Management Consulting seeks detail-oriented and experienced Grants Management Specialists to support a Federal Government agency in processing grant applications and monitoring grant awards in accordance with federal regulations and agency guidelines, including 2 CFR 200.</span></p> <p data-start="301" data-end="663" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate will have experience supporting federal grant programs related to cultural heritage, education, humanities, public service, libraries, or community initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.</span></p> <h2 data-section-id="18w7bso" data-start="1727" data-end="1750"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></h2> <ul data-start="1752" data-end="2760"> <li data-section-id="k3f7qy" data-start="1752" data-end="1861"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Process and review grant applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal requirements.</span></li> <li data-section-id="s20cdw" data-start="1862" data-end="1961"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor grant awards and maintain grant documentation within electronic grant management systems.</span></li> <li data-section-id="unw26m" data-start="1962" data-end="2069"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate with applicants regarding eligibility requirements, corrections, deadlines, and award status.</span></li> <li data-section-id="vpuib5" data-start="2070" data-end="2197"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Track grant activities, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely processing of applications and supporting documentation.</span></li> <li data-section-id="j0cuo3" data-start="2198" data-end="2324"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support grant administration activities in accordance with federal regulations, agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.</span></li> <li data-section-id="13a6whn" data-start="2325" data-end="2417"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Review grant-related data and documentation for quality assurance and compliance purposes.</span></li> <li data-section-id="jj2uur" data-start="2418" data-end="2529"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Utilize electronic grant management systems and proprietary databases to enter, update, and maintain records.</span></li> <li data-section-id="3scw47" data-start="2530" data-end="2632"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, and grant documentation using Microsoft Office tools.</span></li> <li data-section-id="tpk0sa" data-start="2633" data-end="2760"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in virtual meetings, training sessions, and collaborative activities using Microsoft Teams and related platforms.</span></li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1cpo032" data-start="2762" data-end="2788"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Required Qualifications</span></h2> <h3 data-section-id="qo1z6b" data-start="2790" data-end="2817"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Professional Experience</span></h3> <ul data-start="2818" data-end="3256"> <li data-section-id="454yec" data-start="2818" data-end="2954"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of two (2) years of experience processing grant applications and monitoring federal grant awards in accordance with 2 CFR 200.</span></li> <li data-section-id="bcsw8q" data-start="2955" data-end="3157"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting federal grant-making programs related to cultural heritage, education, humanities, arts, sciences, libraries, public service, community initiatives, or Tribal programs preferred.</span></li> <li data-section-id="1xr3iby" data-start="3158" data-end="3256"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working independently in a remote work environment while managing multiple deadlines.</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="wxjyun" data-start="3258" data-end="3281"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Professional Skills</span></h3> <ul data-start="3282" data-end="3653"> <li data-section-id="18y2b6e" data-start="3282" data-end="3337"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.</span></li> <li data-section-id="7ct1ap" data-start="3338" data-end="3418"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to prioritize assignments and process work accurately under deadlines.</span></li> <li data-section-id="72glro" data-start="3419" data-end="3502"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of federal grants administration and government grant-making processes.</span></li> <li data-section-id="1als9ee" data-start="3503" data-end="3600"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to interpret and follow federal policies, procedures, regulations, and agency guidance.</span></li> <li data-section-id="8kkx42" data-start="3601" data-end="3653"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="g9ewcs" data-start="3655" data-end="3668"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Education</span></h3> <ul data-start="3669" data-end="3825"> <li data-section-id="1wn0kvn" data-start="3669" data-end="3825"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's degree preferred in Public Administration, Library Science, Humanities, Arts, Sciences, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="9ze5vn" data-start="3827" data-end="3846"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Computer Skills</span></h3> <ul data-start="3847" data-end="4231"> <li data-section-id="1xpa544" data-start="3847" data-end="3936"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience using electronic grant management systems such as eGMS or similar platforms.</span></li> <li data-section-id="1whldaw" data-start="3937" data-end="4051"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Highly proficient in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word, and OneDrive.</span></li> <li data-section-id="1pfxikg" data-start="4052" data-end="4142"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro and handling Adobe PDF files.</span></li> <li data-section-id="17wwsud" data-start="4143" data-end="4231"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong data entry skills and experience working with proprietary relational databases.</span></li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1a9n6ci" data-start="4233" data-end="4260"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Preferred Qualifications</span></h2> <ul data-start="4262" data-end="4557"> <li data-section-id="po8n9i" data-start="4262" data-end="4406"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting Native American or Tribal grant programs and familiarity with Tribal eligibility requirements and governance structures.</span></li> <li data-section-id="12nn8v3" data-start="4407" data-end="4468"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting federal discretionary grant programs.</span></li> <li data-section-id="114es5z" data-start="4469" data-end="4557"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prior experience supporting Federal Government grant programs in a remote environment.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: black; background: white;">Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.</span></strong></span></p>

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