Title: Senior Grants Specialist(Mid-level)
Location: Washington DC /Remote
Position Type: Full-time
Clearance: We prefer D.C. Metro area candidates with U.S. Citizenship or a Green Card due to public trust clearance requirements on federal contracts.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in program management and grants management
Role Overview: Areeva is looking for a Full‐time Grants Specialist with 3+ years of experience with end-end management of federal grant reviews (Peer Reviews) is highly preferred. A solid understanding of the grant review process for discretionary grant programs along with experience working with peer review tools and systems is a must. Experience managing multiple projects in tandem is highly desired. Serves as the primary point of contact for the client on assigned contracts.
The designated Grants Specialist shall have 3-5 years of proven expertise in managing projects of similar subject matter, scope, complexity, and size, with a specific requirement for quality assurance management. The Grants Specialist should have a comprehensive understanding of community development, community development finance, and the CDFI industry. In addition to the Grants Peer Review support work, which may be 50-60% in a year, the resource will assist with other corporate initiatives and support tasks such as proposal writing, content development, marketing, and other identified priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- 3+ years of project management experience managing federal contracts that include schedule, budget, reporting, and stakeholder management.
- Assist with the development of project plans and timelines to ensure accurate and timely execution of all tasks
- Manage stakeholder communications (internal, client, and participant)
- Manage online reviewer training process and provide support as needed to ensure training requirements are completed on time and tracked properly for reporting.
- Conduct effective outreach activities and manage reviewer recruitment processes
- Monitor and provide oversight to the grant review process, utilizing federal systems and internal procedures
- Consult regularly with clients to ensure project activities align with stated requirements and scope
- Collaborate with other departments, contractors, and support teams as needed
- Manage grant review close‐out activities, including but not limited to participant honoraria and surveys; and perform other duties as assigned.
- Quality assurance and project management experience for projects that support federal government clients.
- Familiarity with the AMIS (Awards Management Information System) system is highly desired.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of federal peer review process and grants management technology experience is required
- 3+ years of project management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficient use of Microsoft office suite (word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint)
- Self‐starter and the ability to work in a fast‐paced environment
- PMP or CAPM certification is a plus
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
- Due to federal orders, to be eligible for this role, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of hire.
Areeva Solutions, LLC, founded in 2011, is a rapidly growing SBA 8(a) and SWaM-certified IT Solutions and Project/Program Management consulting firm that works with several federal agencies to help streamline their business processes and develop innovative technology and management solutions to help them achieve their mission. Areeva is a fun place to work where our employees are afforded the independence to explore, be creative, and self-manage their work. We trust our team members and firmly believe in them as being consummate professionals who are motivated to do their best work when provided with the leeway to express and be creative. Being a small business, agility and swift execution are our strengths. Team members have direct access to our CEO to pitch ideas as we strive to innovate and grow. We are a bureaucracy-free organization, a place that will truly allow you to break free and shine. With multiple government-wide contract vehicles (GWACs) available to us, we are growing and are looking for resources that see themselves growing with the organization and have a long-term career path in mind. We offer an excellent benefits package along with competitive base compensation. Please visit our website to review them in detail. Areeva Solutions 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, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law. Areeva Solutions, LLC. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Grants: 4 years (Required)
Location:
- Washington, DC (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote