Federal Grants & Financial Assistance Specialist

Parra Consulting Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parra Consulting Group (PCG) is seeking a Mid-Level Financial Assistance/Grants Specialist to support DOI IBC-AQD Mission Support Services. This role covers the full grants lifecycle, including award administration, compliance monitoring, and reporting.

The successful candidate will help administer grants, monitor recipient compliance with terms and regulations, and assist in preparing award documentation and closeout packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3–5 years of experience in federal grants or financial assistance management, or 8 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust determination.
• S. citizenship required to support this federal contract.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of grants and cooperative agreements across the award lifecycle, from application review through closeout.
• Assist in monitoring recipient compliance with financial assistance terms, conditions, and applicable federal regulations (2 CFR 200).
• Support preparation of award documentation, modifications, and closeout packages.
• Assist in reviewing recipient financial and performance reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Support risk assessments of grant recipients and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with acquisition, financial, and program staff on financial assistance policy and process questions.

Skills

Grants management

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Award administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GrantSolutions

ASAP

Job description

Parra Consulting Group (PCG) is seeking a Mid-Level Financial Assistance/Grants Specialist to support DOI IBC-AQD Mission Support Services. This role covers the full grants lifecycle, including award administration, compliance monitoring, and reporting.

The successful candidate will help administer grants, monitor recipient compliance with terms and regulations, and assist in preparing award documentation and closeout packages.