Grant Management Specialist

Witt O'brien's LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambipar in the United States is seeking a Grant Management Specialist to support grants and cooperative agreements programs for clients, ensuring compliance and thorough documentation. The role emphasizes attention to detail in pre‑award analysis, award processing, and post‑award monitoring to prevent noncompliance.

You will assist in developing selection criteria, publishing announcements, evaluating proposals, and supporting audits and required reporting per agency policies.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Federal grants experience under CFR Title 2.
• Professional certification (i.e., P.E., CFM, AIA, PCM, PMP).
• Knowledge of Federal and State funded grant programs.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 grants and agreements procurement and compliance standards.
• Analytical and evaluative techniques for grants administration issues.
• Experience addressing strategic issues in grant administration operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, public policy or public administration.
• Able to work extended hours if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compliance with grants and agreements policies and guidance.
• Assist in drafting grant requirements, selection criteria, and applications.
• Support internal review and approval per agency process and policy.
• Prepare the award document and supporting documentation per agency policies.
• Monitor execution to ensure funding is used per grant policies.
• Assist in monitoring internal controls for grants to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Support client agencies with required reporting and audit compliance.

Skills

Federal grants experience

2 CFR 200 compliance

Analytical problem solving

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, public policy or public administration

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengths communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is “yes,” then you belong at Ambipar. Grant Management Specialist Position Summary The Grant Administration and Monitoring Specialist is responsible for providing support to client's grants and cooperative agreements programs. This support includes tasks supporting preparation and approval of appropriate selection criteria, publishing of announcements, receipt and the evaluation of proposals, processing the awards, and post-award monitoring to ensure compliance with requirements. The work requires attention to detail and thorough documentation.

Position Details

Reports to: Project Manager Location: Remote Position Type: Regular Full-time Pay: Salary FLSA Classification: Exempt Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Essential Job Functions

Assist in compliance with grants and agreements policies and guidance. Assist in drafting grant requirements, selection criteria, and applications. Support internal review and approval per agency process and policy. Prepare the award document and supporting documentation (per agency policies and procedures) Monitor execution to ensure funding is utilized consistent with specified allowable use and grant policies outlined in grant agreements. Assist in monitoring internal controls for grants and agreements to ensure accountability and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Support client agencies with required reporting per agency policies and procedures Support client agencies with audit compliance and resolution

Minimum Job Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of Federal grants and/or cooperative agreements experience under CFR Title 2 Grants and Agreements.
• Relevant professional certification (i.e., P.E., CFM, AIA, PCM, PMP).
• Knowledge of Federal and State funded grant programs and initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience with 2 CFR 200 grants and agreements procurement and compliance standards.
• Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.
• Experience in addressing strategic issues in grant administration operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in business, public policy or public administration.
• Able to work extended work hours if necessary.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs. The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Commitment to Diversity

Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled With you when it counts.

Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengths communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is “yes,” then you belong at Ambipar. Ambipar is a global leader in environmental and emergency management solutions. In the United States, our diverse portfolio spans emergency consulting and risk mitigation, grants management support, 24/7 emergency response, environmental remediation, industrial services, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Through our Witt O'Brien's consulting business, we help communities build resilience in a rapidly changing world—advising clients on how to mitigate risk, prepare for crises, respond effectively, and recover stronger. Across the country, our emergency response teams manage environmental incidents of all types—from chemical and hazardous waste spills to silo fire suppression and industrial vacuum services. We also deliver specialized training programs that equip emergency responders with the skills they need to act swiftly and safely. As the frequency and complexity of both natural and human-made disasters continue to grow, the need for our expertise has never been greater. We invite you to join an ambitious, forward-thinking team of top professionals who are committed to safeguarding people, communities, and the environment. Together, we can take our organization—and your career to the next level.