Cybersecurity Grants Specialist I: Impact & Compliance

Cybersecurity Jobs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security in Atlanta, GA is seeking a grants specialist to manage cybersecurity grant programs end-to-end, from compliance to reporting and subrecipient support.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in grants management or related fields, with duties spanning auditing expenditures, preparing grant reports, and ensuring audit readiness. Expect onsite work with potential extended shifts during activations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, public administration, finance, or related field.
• Experience in grants management or public funds is preferred; or one year at Grants Spec 1 or equivalent.
• Must organize and prioritize tasks and communicate clearly in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor ongoing grant programs and related funds, including administering and awarding funds.
• Analyze projects to determine effectiveness while ensuring compliance with grant stipulations.
• Audit grant expenditures to ensure proper use of funds and deadlines are met.
• Prepare reports for grantors in required formats and document program outcomes.
• Maintain grant and contract files, databases, and ledgers to support audit readiness.
• Provide technical assistance to subrecipients on applications, program expectations, and closeout requirements.
• Process subrecipient reimbursements, progress reports, budgets, and closeout reports.
• Serve as point of contact to respond to subrecipient questions and resolve concerns.
• Manage cybersecurity grant logistics, including preparation and submission of invoices and reports.
• Maintain a master file of cybersecurity grants with deadlines and supporting documentation.
• Interact with subrecipients to monitor progress and document reporting.
• Work in the State Operations Center during activations, including possible 12-hour shifts and weekends.

Skills

Organize tasks

Oral communication

Written documentation

Team collaboration

MS Word

Excel

Access

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, finance, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security in Atlanta, GA is seeking a grants specialist to manage cybersecurity grant programs end-to-end, from compliance to reporting and subrecipient support.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in grants management or related fields, with duties spanning auditing expenditures, preparing grant reports, and ensuring audit readiness. Expect onsite work with potential extended shifts during activations.