Grants Management Specialist

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401K with matching

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Chevo in Washington, DC is hiring a Grants Management Specialist to support the federal grants life cycle, including pre-award, award, and post-award activities. The role involves data validation, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with transparency requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing applications, coordinating review panels, preparing award packages, and supporting closeout and audit resolution.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of federal grants management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience acceptable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supports pre-award activities (reviewing grant applications, scheduling panels, preparing correspondence).
• Performs financial and data analysis, data validation, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Supports award processing (reviewing applications, generating award packages, coordinating approvals).
• Formats and redacts sensitive information per transparency requirements.
• Reviews post-award actions including budgets and statements of work; prepares modifications.
• Conducts audit resolution activities and prepares determination documentation.
• Manages grant closeout activities, including closeout packages and file maintenance.

Skills

Federal grants management

Data analysis

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Four years of experience without a degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Description

Chevo is hiring a Grants Management Specialist. This position will provide critical support in handling the grant workload for a federal grants management office. The candidate will support all stages of the grant life cycle, including but not limited to pre-award, award, and post award activities, transparency efforts, financial reporting, financial and data analysis and data validation, audit resolution and grant closeout procedures, in addition to unique projects. This position aids in the handling, processing, facilitation, creation, modification, publication, and dissemination of grant documentation according to internal standard operating procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports pre-award activities, including reviewing and screening grant applications, scheduling and supporting review panels, and preparing applicant correspondence
• Performs financial and data analysis, data validation, and ad-hoc reporting
• Supports award processing, including reviewing applications, generating award packages, and coordinating approvals
• Formats and redacts sensitive information from applicant materials in accordance with transparency requirements
• Reviews and analyzes post-award actions such as budgets and statements of work, and prepares grant modifications
• Conducts audit resolution activities, including reviewing audit findings and preparing determination documentation within required timeframes
• Manages grant closeout activities, including preparing closeout packages, reconciling financial records, and maintaining case files
• Prepares reports, analyses, and completes special assignments with limited guidance

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Four plus (4+) years previous federal grants management experience.
• Candidate must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or relevant experience (4 years without a degree).
• Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Candidate must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.

Work Environment:

This is a key personnel position supporting a federal grants management contract. Work is performed onsite at designated federal office locations in Washington DC. Due to the sensitive nature of the work environment, candidates must be able to pass a federal background investigation.

SALARY RANGE: $70K - $90K (subject to change)

ELIGIBLE FOR PERFORMANCE BASE BONUS

Chevo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, observes all 11 federal government holidays, 401K plan with matching, monthly SMART card employer contribution for commuting expenses, tuition assistance and more!

Chevo, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), has made Consulting Magazine’s 2023 and 2024 “Best Firms to Work For” list and is a 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Elev8 GovCon honoree. Chevo is a nine-time awardee of the Alliance for Workplace Excellence award; ranked one of the best Small Business Strategy firms by Consulting Magazine; made the Washington Technology Fast 50 list; and has earned multiple Program Management Industry awards.

Chevo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.