Grant Specialist I (STT)

Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority seeks a Grant Specialist I to manage federally funded disaster recovery grant programs and monitor vendor compliance. The role requires reviewing grant activity, ensuring procurement and financial controls, and preparing reports for audits.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance or Public Administration and demonstrated grant administration experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate grant program activity for compliance with federal/local requirements.
• Review contracts related to disaster recovery to ensure scope of work is met.
• Ensure vendors comply with federal policies and reimbursement rules.
• Review grant-related financial transactions prior to accounting entry.
• Prepare reports and data analyses to track project progress and guide management decisions.
• Respond to inquiries promptly and maintain records for audits.

Skills

Grant administration

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Public Administration

Job description

Grant Specialist I is responsible for managing and monitoring the federally funded disaster recovery grant programs of the Authority. The incumbent performs a variety of duties, including monitoring a wide range of vendors to ensure ongoing compliance, managing federal grants, implementing and closing out of the federal grants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• – Responsible for the reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating grant program activity to ensure compliance with grant program requirements, local and federal procurement standards, generally accepted accounting principles, as well as program standards and procedures;
• – Reviews contracts related to disaster recovery and ensures the projects are completed according to the approved Scope of Work;
• – Ensure that vendors adhere to federal compliance policies, reimbursement policies, and contract compliance;
• – Review grant related financial transactions prior to entry in the accounting system;
• – Conduct data analysis of invoices, create reports, and spreadsheets on project activities in order to track each project’s progress and make recommendations for changes to management;
• – Respond accurately, courteously and timely to phone and written correspondence with appropriate follow up as necessary;
• – Monitor and report pertinent issues and information to management for awareness, knowledge, and actions;
• – Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports for audit purposes;
• – Monitors and reviews grant revenue and expenditure activity;
• – Provides guidance, oversight, and general assistance to program managers and other staff relating to the federal grant process;
• – Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• – A working knowledge of local and federal regulations governing federally funding grant programs
• – Previous grant administration experience
• – Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• – Computer literate including advanced usage of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• – Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• – Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• – Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration or a bachelor’s degree plus commensurate experience in those fields.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.