Grants Management Analyst

mPower, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

mPower, Inc. is seeking a well-rounded Grants Management Analyst to join our team in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on administering grants and cooperative agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering operational results.

You will monitor budgets, support audits, collaborate with program and finance teams, and guide stakeholders on grant policies while maintaining strong internal controls. Requires a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of federal grants experience with ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience administering federal grants and/or cooperative agreements.
• Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance policies and procedures.
• Experience developing, monitoring, and reconciling grant budgets and applying financial management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Administer financial and administrative aspects of grants and cooperative agreements.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, including federal policies, and grant-specific provisions.
• Monitor grantee financial performance, fund disbursement, and programmatic activities to ensure alignment with approved budgets and objectives.
• Track, reconcile, and analyze grant budgets, expenditures, and obligations; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support audits, site visits, and internal reviews by maintaining accurate and complete grant documentation.
• Collaborate with program staff, finance teams, and external stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure effective grant management.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on grant policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain adherence to internal controls, financial management standards, and organizational policies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Grant management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & reconciliation

Audits & reporting

Communication skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Public Trust Clearance eligibility

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Grants management tools

Financial systems

Job description

mPower, Inc. is looking for a well-rounded Grants Management Analyst to join our team. Our team consists of experts and professionals who have experience in management, administration, consulting, and technology. This position seeks to implement positive mission-oriented change, to deliver tangible operational results, and to build and continuously improve the organization.

Responsibilities

• Administer financial and administrative aspects of grants and cooperative agreements.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, including federal policies, and grant-specific provisions.
• Monitor grantee financial performance, fund disbursement, and programmatic activities to ensure alignment with approved budgets and objectives.
• Track, reconcile, and analyze grant budgets, expenditures, and obligations; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support audits, site visits, and internal reviews by maintaining accurate and complete grant documentation.
• Collaborate with program staff, finance teams, and external stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure effective grant management.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on grant policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain adherence to internal controls, financial management standards, and organizational policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience administering federal grants and/or cooperative agreements
• Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance policies and procedures.
• Experience developing, monitoring, and reconciling grant budgets and applying financial management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and implement process improvements.
• Experience supporting compliance reviews, audits, or financial reporting processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with financial systems, spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), and grants management tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

$80,000 - $105,000 a year

m Power, Inc . is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition), citizenship, familial status, mental or physical disability status, veteran status, genetic information, other non-disqualifying disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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