Grants Program Analyst - NASA HQ

ASRC Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Grants Program Analyst to support NASA’s procurement and grants operations, located in Washington, DC. You will monitor regulatory changes, analyze their impact on grants and cooperative agreements, and translate guidance for the agency's lifecycle processes.

The role requires strong policy interpretation, data-driven decision support, and the ability to develop training materials and communications for stakeholders across Mission Directorates, Centers, and HQ offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant grants experience.
• Experience in Federal grants/cooperative agreements and policy.
• Knowledge of Title 2 CFR and OMB memoranda is preferred.
• GCAP familiarity and ability to map regulations to grant lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor government-wide policy changes and assess relevance to NASA grants.
• Translate regulatory changes into actionable NASA policy and lifecycle practices.
• Develop adoption recommendations, FAQs, and briefing memos.
• Provide clear interpretations of Federal grant policies across stakeholders.
• Maintain GCAP mastery and align tools/workflows with the grant lifecycle.
• Create reference guides, checklists, and job aids.
• Plan data calls and develop dashboards to illuminate trends and risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory curiosity

Policy interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Grant statutes & regulations

Independent work

Organization & detail

Training material development

Presentation software

Prioritizing workload

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Grants.gov

SAM.gov

MS Office 365

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ We are seeking a Grants Program Analyst to support a NASA contract in Washington DC. The Grants Program Analyst provides professional support services to NASA’s Office of Procurement (OP), specifically within the Procurement and Grants Policy Division (PGPD), Grant Operations Management (GOM). The role supports NASA’s enterprise-wide grants and cooperative agreement functions, including NASA guidance development, audit resolution, training development, and communications.

Responsibilities

Strategic Regulatory Monitoring & Application

• Proactively track government-wide policy changes (e.g., Executive Orders, OMB, Treasury, GSA, OSTP, and interagency councils), independently review proposed rules, public comments, and final requirements, and assess relevance to NASA grants and cooperative agreements to ensure NASA compliance.
• Conduct agency-level impact analyses; translate regulatory changes (especially 2 CFR) into actionable NASA policy, guidance, and lifecycle practices.
• Develop adoption recommendations, high-level implementation approaches, and change-management artifacts (FAQs, briefings, decision memos) to inform agency plans.

Policy Interpretation, Guidance and GCAP Stewardship

• Provide clear, consistent interpretations of Federal grant policies and NASA grant guidance across stakeholders.
• Achieve and maintain mastery of NASA’s Grants and Cooperative Agreements Procedures (GCAP); map regulations to GCAP, identify gaps, propose updates, and align tools/templates/workflows with the grant lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain practical reference guides, checklists, and job aids that enable policy execution.

Program‑Level Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze NASA’s grants program holistically (processes, systems, templates, controls) to identify inefficiencies and gaps; evaluate implications and dependencies at the enterprise level.
• Recommend improvements, risk mitigations, and performance indicators; coordinate change adoption with Mission Directorates, Centers, HQ offices, procurement, legal, and program stakeholders.

NOFO Compliance & Advisory Support

• Review Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) pre-release for compliance with Federal and NASA requirements; document findings and corrective actions.
• Serve as a resource to program and procurement personnel, offering practical advice that balances compliance, mission needs, and operational feasibility

Data Collection, Reporting & Decision Support

• Plan and execute enterprise data calls and policy change analysis to support reporting, compliance, and agency‑level decision-making; define data requirements, ensure quality, and synthesize insights.
• Prepare monthly reports, charts, and memos; develop concise, actionable summaries and dashboards that illuminate trends, risks, and progress.

Training Development & Delivery

• Design and deliver training that builds competencies in managing grants and cooperative agreements across the lifecycle; tailor content to audience needs and platforms.
• Continually refresh materials to reflect evolving 2 CFR, GCAP updates, and best practices.

Communications & Knowledge Management

• Support enterprise communications (newsletters, newsflashes, website updates, quarterly forums) to socialize changes, clarify expectations, and reinforce consistent practices.
• Maintain organized, searchable documentation and repositories to ensure clarity, accessibility, and retention of institutional knowledge.

General Program Support

• Support senior leadership with policy alignment and program reviews.
• Perform professional support functions across GOM’s business areas as assigned
• Collaborate with Mission Directorates, Centers, and HQ offices to support consistent Agency-wide practices.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Regulatory curiosity.
• Ability to interpret Federal and organizational policy.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to interpret and operationalize grant statutes, regulations, and policies; eligibility requirements; and funding restrictions.
• Ability to work independently and navigate evolving work environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience developing training and/or technical reference materials.
• Proficiency with presentation software and professional documentation.
• Ability to prioritize and reprioritize workload in response to occasional urgent, high-visibility requests and perform effectively under tight deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience or 11 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Master’s preferred.
• Minimum experience: 3–5 years of experience in Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and Federal financial assistance policy, or related policy roles.
• Preferred experience: 5–7+ years in grants management and compliance oversight.
• Experience with Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations and grants-related OMB memoranda.
• Understanding of the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM).
• Experience with Federal assistance processes and audit resolution are preferred.
• Certified Grants Management Specialist or Certified Grant Professional Certifications preferred, but not required.
• Experience specifically related to Federal research and development grants and cooperative agreements preferred, but not required.

Work Environment and Requirement

• Work is performed onsite at NASA Headquarters and Goddard Space Flight Center.
• Occasional travel may be required
• Normal NASA security requirements apply.

Systems and Tools

• Grants.gov
• SAM.gov
• MSOffice 365 Suite of Applications

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.