Grant Lifecycle Analyst for Workforce Development

Appalachian Regional Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Commuting subsidy

Professional development

Job summary

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) seeks a Program Analyst to manage a portfolio of workforce development grants across the full lifecycle, including pre- and post-award activities, amendments, and closeouts. The role requires strong grants management skills, stakeholder coordination, and effective technical assistance to recipients in rural economic development.

Based in Washington, DC, this position reports to the Division Director and involves in-person collaboration with federal and

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding and experience with federal grants management processes and technical assistance.
• Excellent understanding of 2.CFR Part 200 including application of uniform guidance to the full grant lifecycle.
• Experience navigating a grants management system to monitor grants, track deadlines, generate reports, and troubleshoot issues.
• At least 3 years in economic development and workforce development with experience providing programming and technical assistance to recipients.
• 2-3 years of proven experience in grant management through lifecycle of a grant.
• Oversee strategic projects and programs and deliver technical assistance to workforce development participants.
• Ability to plan, facilitate, and engage diverse groups and individuals including federal, state, and local partners.
• Strong writing skills for leadership memos, program whitepapers, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of workforce development grants across pre- and post-award activities.
• Review applications, monitor progress, issue amendments, and close grants.
• Apply workforce development subject matter expertise in grant reviews and management.
• Coordinate reviews by soliciting internal expertise and providing training to applicants and grantees.
• Provide technical assistance to grantees and engage in program research in coordination with the Division of Research and Evaluation.

Skills

Grants management

Federal grants

Stakeholder engagement

Writing and communication

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Grants management software

Excel

Word

Job description

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) seeks a Program Analyst to manage a portfolio of workforce development grants across the full lifecycle, including pre- and post-award activities, amendments, and closeouts. The role requires strong grants management skills, stakeholder coordination, and effective technical assistance to recipients in rural economic development.

Based in Washington, DC, this position reports to the Division Director and involves in-person collaboration with federal and