Grants and Agreements Coordinator

Lynker Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynker Corporation is seeking an experienced Grants and Agreements Coordinator to support our staffing and recruiting operations. Located in North Charleston, SC, this role may offer remote opportunities. Responsibilities include managing grants, developing reports, and serving as a liaison for funding matters. Ideal candidates should have a BA/BS degree and over 6 years in related fields, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Lynker emphasizes diversity and encourages applications from all individuals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a related business field.
• Background in Federal funding assistance and Interagency agreements.
• Self-starter with ability to work in a small team environment.
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NACI).

Responsibilities

• Support best grants management practices and internal controls.
• Serve as an administrative contact for grant matters.
• Coordinate development of a grants plan.
• Generate reports on status and delinquencies.
• Participate and lead grant-related meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Google Drive proficiency

Relationship building

Education

BA/BS in a relevant business field

Job description

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting‑edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Grants and Agreements Coordinator to join our team and support our staffing and recruiting operations. The ideal Grants and Agreements Coordinator will be located in the Charleston, SC area, but the position could possibly be remote for the right candidate. This position is contingent on Lynker winning the contract.

Responsibilities

The ideal Grants and Agreements Coordinator should be able to work independently on analytical duties that relate to any number of specialties including, but not limited to, Federal Grants and Interagency agreements, finance, and communications. Responsible for the development of reports and products or reviews and critique of grants and agreements prepared by other technical staff, contractors, consultants, or stakeholders. Evaluates program performance and program transition activities, quality management processes, or other similar skills to analyze data, systems, information, processes, and other areas. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work well within team environments, including both technical and non‑technical team members. Ability and interest in researching new technologies for incorporation into workflow. Works with management to define and implement enterprise solutions for data.

Core responsibilities of the Grants and Agreements Coordinator wll include, but are not limited to:

• Support and promote best grants management practices and internal controls.
• Serve as an administrative contact to grant applicants, recipients, and NOAA officials for matters related to funding announcements and awards.
• Coordinate development of a grants plan.
• Generate reports on status, delinquencies, etc.
• Serve as program officer (non‑fed) on request for applications, applications, and awards; and coordinate with appropriate federal program officer on inherently governmental grant activities.
• Participate, lead, and report on grant related meetings or briefings.
• Obtain and Maintain certification as a program officer.
• Serve as the OCM point of contact and office‑wide coordinator of the portfolio for current and planned agreements and matters related to all types of agreements based on congressional legislation and federal policies, procedures and regulations.
• Develop and maintain an Annual Agreements Plan (spreadsheet) in real‑time that tracks the status of all agreements from development, submission, tracking, funding, maintaining, close‑out.
• Provide technical assistance to OCM federal managers and staff in developing various types of funded and unfunded agreements to ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and facilitate the processing of agreement packages through the administrative review, legal clearance, and allotment processes.
• Collect information and data and assist with the preparation of data call responses.
• Coordinate with Budget Execution personnel on the receipt of incoming funds for grants and agreements to ensure funds received are obligated and expended in accordance with the regulations, appropriations, and policies.

Qualifications

The Ideal Grants & Agreements Coordinator should have the Following:

• BA/BS & 6+ Years of Experience in related business field.
• Background in Federal funding assistance, Federal grants and Interagency agreements.
• Proficient computer knowledge with emphasis on Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with federal management, colleagues, and external partners.
• Self‑starter with ability to work in a small team environment with minimal direct day‑to‑day supervision or oversight.
• Experience working with, for and/or supporting high level management. The ability to keep data confidential and secured is a must.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and guidance documentation as well as create and/or update standard operating procedures as needed.
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NACI).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Lynker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.