Grants Management Specialist

Empirical Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonuses and referrals

11 paid holidays and PTO

Life and disability insurance

401(k) matching

Certification & education reimburse

Job summary

Empirical Corporation is seeking a Grants Management Specialist to own the full lifecycle of grants from proposal through closeout in Washington, DC. This role emphasizes compliance with 2 CFR 200, budgeting, and accurate financial documentation.

You'll collaborate across program, finance, and compliance teams, monitor expenditures, reconcile costs, and help secure funding opportunities while maintaining meticulous records and delivering timely, service-driven support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Minimum 6 years of experience managing grants from application to closeout.
• CPA candidate or CGFM preferred.
• Strong knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and federal grant regulations.
• Proficient in grant budgeting, application development, and account reconciliation.
• Experience with multiple funding streams (federal, state, local).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full grant lifecycle from application to closeout.
• Monitor expenditures for compliance with 2 CFR 200 and guidelines.
• Reconcile accounts to ensure allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs.
• Collaborate with program teams on grant applications, budgets, and documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify compliance issues with solutions.
• Maintain records in grant management systems.
• Coordinate with finance, program, and compliance teams for operations.
• Provide responsive support to stakeholders.
• Stay informed on evolving grant regulations and funding opportunities.

Skills

Grant budgeting

Application development

Account reconciliation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA candidate or CGFM preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Grant management systems

Job description

Grants Management Specialist

Client Services Full Time Regular Washington, DC, US

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000

Empirical Corporation is on the rise in financial management services, and we’re looking for a sharp, motivated Grants Management Specialist to join our team! We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to lead and support the full lifecycle of grant management, from application development to closeout.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the full grant lifecycle—from application and budgeting to closeout
• Monitor expenditures for compliance with 2 CFR 200 and agency-specific guidelines
• Reconcile accounts to ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable
• Collaborate with program teams on grant applications, budgets, and documentation
• Conduct risk assessments and identify compliance issues with recommended solutions
• Maintain accurate records in grant management systems
• Coordinate with finance, program, and compliance teams for seamless operations
• Provide responsive, service-oriented support to internal and external stakeholders
• Foster innovation, share knowledge, and contribute to a collaborative team culture
• Stay informed on evolving grant regulations and funding opportunities

We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Minimum 6 years of experience managing grants from application to closeout
• CPA candidate or CGFM preferred
• Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations (2 CFR 200)
• Skilled in grant budgeting, application development, and account reconciliation
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and multiple funding streams (federal, state, local)
• Proficient in grant management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to innovation and teamwork
• Tech-savvy and eager to share knowledge and promote continuous learning
• Ability to pass a federal background check; U.S. Citizenship may be required for some engagements

Empirical Corporation is a financial, consulting, and information technology firm focused on delivering improved financial management through automation, expanding data-driven decision-making, and audit-defensible financial reporting. We provide technical guidance and advice on accounting, audit, financial reporting, and financial system configuration, financial automation, and implementation matters. We are known for our subject matter expertise, attention to detail, and high-quality, results-oriented outputs.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs for outstanding achievements.
• Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.
• Generous paid time off – 11 paid holidays and vacation/personal/sick day PTO.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Matching 401 (k) retirement plan.
• Reimbursement for certification exams, CPE, other education opportunities, and professional association membership dues.

Empirical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.