Grant Strategist: Compliance, Budget & Reporting (Hybrid)

National Audubon Society; Washington; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Audubon Society seeks a Grant Specialist to support the full grant lifecycle across programs, from pre-award to close-out. You will partner with program managers, finance, and leadership to ensure compliant budgets, reporting, and timely funder communications.

This role leverages strong analytical and collaboration skills in a hybrid work model, based near Washington, DC, with monthly in-office requirements and occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in grant management and administration including budgeting, financial management, reporting and compliance.
• Knowledge of all phases of grant cycle from pre-award through close-out.
• Uniform Guidance cost principles applicable to non-profit organizations.
• Experience with international grants (preferred).
• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and work collaboratively across teams.
• Commitment to Audubon's values and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program and development staff to prepare grant proposals with a focus on budget accuracy.
• Coordinate with appropriate staff to elevate high dollar or high-risk proposals for review and approval by Executive Team.
• Utilize and share pre-award resources to project team to streamline proposal process.
• Ensure any new proposed headcount is reviewed and approved by People and Culture before finalizing the proposed budget.
• Monitor grant progress and budget alignment; advise on modifications or extensions.
• Work with project staff on expected time allocations and project coding.
• Provide monthly grant status reports and analyses to Project Managers/State Directors; resolve issues.
• Lead collaboration on multistate grants and cross-flyway projects.
• Utilize internal financial systems to monitor expenditures and work with accounting on corrections.
• Assist staff in compiling funder reports and ensure compliance with reporting schedules.
• Coordinate invoicing with state offices and finance teams.
• Support grant setup and close-out including financial analysis, documentation, and compliance review.
• Review new grant agreements and processing documents.
• Facilitate subcontracts and sub-awards monitoring and FFATA as applicable.
• Ensure all compliance requirements are fulfilled and documented.
• Maintain grant files and foster internal controls and safety culture.
• Contribute to improving grant management processes.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The National Audubon Society seeks a Grant Specialist to support the full grant lifecycle across programs, from pre-award to close-out. You will partner with program managers, finance, and leadership to ensure compliant budgets, reporting, and timely funder communications.

This role leverages strong analytical and collaboration skills in a hybrid work model, based near Washington, DC, with monthly in-office requirements and occasional travel as needed.