Financial Grant Manager

Kforce Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) & other benefits

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Washington, DC seeks a Financial Grant Manager to support the financial management and administration of sponsored research grants. You will analyze monthly cash orders, funding needs, and timing, and monitor spending against grant budgets and milestones.

The role requires 3–5 years in grants management, deep knowledge of federal funding guidelines, and strong Excel skills. You will collaborate with research, finance, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate grant management.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a grants management role.
• Expertise with federal funding guidelines (e.g., 2 CFR 200, FAR)
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of a variety of sponsored research funding mechanisms, including federal agencies (NIH, ARPA-H, NSF, DOD, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Support the financial management and administration of sponsored research grants
• Prepare and analyze monthly cash orders, funding requirements, and timing
• Monitor spending and financial activity against grant budgets, milestones, and program objectives
• Pull, analyze, and interpret financial data to support reporting and informed decision-making
• Monitor the financial progress of grants through various stages and milestones
• Identify potential financial issues, trends, and opportunities and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders
• Support the financial infrastructure associated with growing grant activity and pursuing additional funding opportunities
• Collaborate with research, finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and effective grant management

Skills

Grants management

Excel

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Washington, DC that is seeking a Financial Grant Manager. Responsibilities:

• Support the financial management and administration of sponsored research grants
• Prepare and analyze monthly cash orders, funding requirements, and timing
• Monitor spending and financial activity against grant budgets, milestones, and program objectives
• Pull, analyze, and interpret financial data to support reporting and informed decision-making
• Monitor the financial progress of grants through various stages and milestones
• Identify potential financial issues, trends, and opportunities and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders
• Support the financial infrastructure associated with growing grant activity and pursuing additional funding opportunities
• Collaborate with research, finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and effective grant management

Responsibilities

• Support the financial management and administration of sponsored research grants
• Prepare and analyze monthly cash orders, funding requirements, and timing
• Monitor spending and financial activity against grant budgets, milestones, and program objectives
• Pull, analyze, and interpret financial data to support reporting and informed decision-making
• Monitor the financial progress of grants through various stages and milestones
• Identify potential financial issues, trends, and opportunities and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders
• Support the financial infrastructure associated with growing grant activity and pursuing additional funding opportunities
• Collaborate with research, finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and effective grant management

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a grants management role
• Expertise with federal funding guidelines (e.g., 2 CFR 200, FAR)
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of a variety of sponsored research funding mechanisms, including federal agencies (NIH, ARPA-H, NSF, DOD, etc.)
• Someone who is a self-starter, analytical, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce 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.