Grants Specialist

Kymber Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans

401K plan

Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off

Short-term and Long-term disability, &

Education and Training Assistance

Job summary

Kymber Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Grants Management SME to support FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPATS) under the GPATS BPA. The role focuses on advanced programmatic expertise for grant applications, awards, monitoring, and technical assistance, including AFGP and FP&S program support.

The successful candidate will provide guidance across GPD offices, review complex grants and mentor junior SMEs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and program guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of grants management experience, preferably federal
• Experience with Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFGP) or Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) programs is a plus
• Ability to obtain DHS/FEMA suitability and complete required agency training

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced SME support for Grant Program Planning, Implementation & Administration across four GPD offices
• Offer technical assistance and help desk support for AFGP and FP&S/R&D grant programs
• Review complex grant applications, awards, and modifications for compliance with federal regulations
• Mentor Level II Grants Management SMEs and review their work for accuracy and compliance
• Support compliance monitoring, risk assessment, and reporting activities
• Assist with resolving escalated grantee inquiries and complex programmatic issues

Skills

Grants management

FEMA grants

Program planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field

Job description

Travel: Minimal, as required by individual task/call orders

Company Overview:

Since 2017, Kymber Consulting Group has been blazing a trail through the consulting landscape, providing solutions across healthcare, defense, and civilian sectors. We're trusted advisors for high-visibility, high-impact engagements, rapidly becoming a valued partner within both government agencies and large established firms in the space. Kymber employs a collaborative team approach to deliver high value, tailored, and innovative solutions. Our engagement teams are built to meet each client’s unique needs. Our employees currently support a variety of Defense and Civilian agencies.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Grants Management Subject Matter Expert to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) under the Grant Programmatic and Technical Services (GPATS) BPA. The Grants Management SME will provide advanced programmatic expertise supporting grant application, award, monitoring, and technical assistance activities, including Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFGP) and Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) program support.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide advanced subject matter expertise supporting Grant Program Planning, Implementation & Administration Support activities across GPD's four offices.
• Support technical assistance and help desk functions for Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFGP) and Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S)/R&D grant programs, drawing on fire, EMS, or emergency management subject matter knowledge.
• Review complex grant applications, awards, and modifications for compliance with federal grants management regulations and program guidance.
• Mentor Level II Grants Management SMEs and review their work for accuracy and compliance.
• Support compliance monitoring, risk assessment, and reporting activities for assigned grant programs.
• Assist with resolving escalated grantee inquiries and complex programmatic issues.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum experience: 5 years of relevant grants management experience, preferably supporting federal financial assistance or emergency management grant programs (e.g., Assistance to Firefighters Grants, Fire Prevention & Safety).
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS/FEMA suitability and complete required agency training as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
• Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off
• 401K plan
• Short-term disability, Long-term, and Life Insurance
• Education and Training Assistance Program
• Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programs

Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law