Grant Specialist

OBXtek; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Matching 401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement plans

Job summary

OBXtek is seeking a Grant Specialist for a hybrid, full-time role in Washington, DC. The candidate will provide expert guidance on procedural and regulatory compliance related to grant termination. Responsibilities include performing financial administration, collaborating with Agreement Officers, and ensuring all closeout actions are completed. Candidates should have at least 5 years of government grant management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Business. A robust benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. government grant management.
• At least 1 year of experience terminating grants and negotiating final award budgets.
• Capability to assimilate new information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on grant termination procedures and compliance.
• Perform financial administration functions, including expenditure review.
• Collaborate with grant recipients to ensure completion of closeout actions.

Skills

U.S. government grant management

Financial administration

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Job description

Responsibilities

Grant Specialists. The specialist will provide expert guidance on procedural, legal, and operational requirements for terminating grants, ensuring compliance with USAID and U.S. Government regulations. This is a hybrid, full-time role in the Washington DC area, working closely with Agreement Officers (AOs), legal counsel, technical offices, and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform financial administration functions, including expenditure review and reimbursement processing.
• Maintain a high level of commitment while tending to multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
• Coordinate with the AO when problems or conflicts occur that might impact the timely completion of work.
• Collaborate with grant recipients and AO to ensure all closeout actions are completed.
• Compose closeout letters (as applicable) for dissemination to grant recipients.
• Review and process actions necessary for proper closeout of Federal awards.
• Process actions in USAID’s grants and financial management system.
• Request and review final indirect cost rate agreements, as necessary.
• Perform final review of completed awards and required reports and make recommendations to the AO.
• Review financial reports submitted by grant recipients and verify accuracy of financial report; recommend follow‑up actions to the AO as applicable.
• Ensure completeness of grants file and track closeout actions.
• Monitor the status of the de‑obligation of Federal funds.

Work on-site 3 days per week

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in U.S. government grant management with at least 1 year terminating grants and negotiating final award budgets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business.
• Contract requires candidates with no USAID experience.
• Capability to quickly assimilate new information and become proficient in topics such as Government to Government, Title II, Interagency Awards, and Public International Organizations.

Security Clearance

Public Trust

Benefits

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.