Grants Lifecycle Specialist: Impact & Compliance

Federal Emergency Management Agency; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington is seeking a Grants Management Specialist in Region Ten Grants Division. You will manage full life‑cycle federal assistance grants, from pre‑award planning to closeouts, including evaluating applicants' financial health and negotiating award terms.

The role requires knowledge of federal regulations, financial monitoring, reports, amendments, and grant management systems.

Qualifications

• Education substitution: This position permits applicants to qualify based on education (or a combination of education and experience).
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if comparable to US education.
• DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating applicants' financial health, business integrity, and capacity to manage Federal funds, including budget reviews.
• Negotiating terms and conditions of financial assistance awards (primarily grant agreements).
• Managing agreements through all life-cycle phases: pre-award planning, active-phase monitoring, modifications, and closeouts.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling required Federal Financial Reports and overseeing financial and management aspects of grants.
• Conducting analyses to resolve grant-related challenges and providing regulatory interpretations to customers.
• Using grant management systems to process awards, reports, amendments, and closeouts; resolving system errors and improving data quality.

Job description

Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington is seeking a Grants Management Specialist in Region Ten Grants Division. You will manage full life‑cycle federal assistance grants, from pre‑award planning to closeouts, including evaluating applicants' financial health and negotiating award terms.

The role requires knowledge of federal regulations, financial monitoring, reports, amendments, and grant management systems.