Grants Management Lead: Federal Programs & Compliance

mPower, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

mPower, Inc. is seeking a well-rounded Grants Management Specialist to join our team in Bethesda, MD. You will administer grants and cooperative agreements across the full lifecycle, from pre-award through final closeout, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.

This role emphasizes budget analysis, performance monitoring, and effective communication with program officials and grantees to maintain program integrity and deliver mission-driven results.

Qualifications

• Experience administering grants and cooperative agreements within the Federal Government.
• Ability to apply financial concepts to establish and maintain realistic budgets.
• Knowledge of Federal statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience developing and monitoring processes to achieve results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers grants and cooperative agreements, applying knowledge of organizational needs and deadlines.
• Understand and execute grant lifecycle stages including pre-award review, progress monitoring, and closeout.
• Coordinate actions with program officials regarding administrative and programmatic issues.
• Develop guidelines for handling grant changes and determine referrals to enforcement actions.
• Communicate expectations with grantees and monitor compliance with established grants.
• Analyze requested budgets and determine award budgets.
• Administer portfolio oversight, ensuring policy compliance and proper documentation.
• Negotiate, prepare, and manage agreements, interpreting laws/regulations and handling special assignments.
• Perform post-award monitoring; review changes, ensure compliance, and resolve financial or administrative issues.

Skills

Grants management

Budgeting

Regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration or Financial Management

Job description

mPower, Inc. is seeking a well-rounded Grants Management Specialist to join our team in Bethesda, MD. You will administer grants and cooperative agreements across the full lifecycle, from pre-award through final closeout, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.

This role emphasizes budget analysis, performance monitoring, and effective communication with program officials and grantees to maintain program integrity and deliver mission-driven results.