Grants & Compliance Specialist

Harfordpublicsafety; Bel Air, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Harford County Government is seeking a Grants Specialist I to oversee and coordinate grant submissions across multiple agencies. You will manage the grant lifecycle, ensure regulatory compliance, and prepare financial and narrative reports for Federal, State, and local programs.

The role requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and will involve auditing support and collaboration with stakeholders across public health and social services.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field plus 3-4 years of related experience; OR Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field plus 1-2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with agency, County, State or Federal personnel to execute grant submissions.
• Keep abreast of State, Federal and local regulations relating to grants.
• Maintain database of grants submitted and received; monitor progress of grants.
• Prepare grant applications and collaborate with other agencies as required.
• Prepare paperwork, reports, and correspondence for each grant.
• Maintain detailed records of grant performance and financial disbursements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports as requested.
• Manage cash flow records and coordinate with budget staff on grant expenditures.
• Participate in local, State, and Federal audits as needed.

Skills

Budgeting

Procurement

MS Office

Public speaking

Communication

Organizational skills

Data management

Project management

Attention to detail

Audits

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Database software

Job description

Harford County Government is seeking a Grants Specialist I to oversee and coordinate grant submissions across multiple agencies. You will manage the grant lifecycle, ensure regulatory compliance, and prepare financial and narrative reports for Federal, State, and local programs.

The role requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and will involve auditing support and collaboration with stakeholders across public health and social services.