Grants Program Specialist - Public Diplomacy (AF)

PCI Government Services LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Government Services LLC seeks a Grants Program Assistant to support the Bureau of African Affairs. The role is 100% on-site in Washington, DC, focusing on grants management, policy guidance, and documentation.

The candidate will review award packages, support grant lifecycle activities, draft SOPs and training materials, and deliver briefings. A Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required, with 2+ years of relevant U.S. Government grants experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Minimum of two years of recent experience supporting U.S. Government grants administration, grants management, or federal financial assistance programs.
• Working knowledge of Federal grants regulations, policies, and procedures, including 2 CFR 200 and Department of State requirements.
• Experience supporting the full grants lifecycle, including award processing, budget monitoring, compliance, reporting, and closeout activities.
• Knowledge of grants management systems, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite, with proficiency in Excel for tracking and reporting.
• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training materials, and delivering virtual or in-person training.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, brief leadership, and present information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across diverse environments.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Review new award and amendment packages for compliance with USG grant regulations and feasibility of project implementation.
• Advise Public Diplomacy Sections on grants management, including federal policies, through remote support.
• Review NOFOs for compliance with USG grant regulations.
• Manage grants query inbox and liaise with State Department offices for information.
• Support Embassy and Consulate staff on grants issues; liaison with other bureaus as needed.
• Draft SOPs, guidance, training materials, and technical requirements for Grants Officers and Representatives.
• Provide guidance to address performance delays or policy changes.
• Create and deliver briefings and presentations to colleagues and officials on grants management and federal policy.
• Conduct virtual site visits to grant recipients in partnership with Grants Officers and Program Officers.
• Prepare reports on grant portfolios for ad hoc projects and stakeholders in Washington and AF.
• Manage the Grants SharePoint for the Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.

Skills

Grants management

Policy analysis

Communication skills

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in International Relations

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

MS Word/PowerPoint

Job description

PCI Government Services LLC seeks a Grants Program Assistant to support the Bureau of African Affairs. The role is 100% on-site in Washington, DC, focusing on grants management, policy guidance, and documentation.

The candidate will review award packages, support grant lifecycle activities, draft SOPs and training materials, and deliver briefings. A Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required, with 2+ years of relevant U.S. Government grants experience.