Program Analyst [BWI]

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council of Foundations seeks a Program Analyst to manage a federal workforce development grant portfolio across full lifecycle activities, including reviews, amendments, and closure. You will apply grants-management expertise and provide technical assistance to recipients while coordinating internal reviews and training.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in economic and workforce development, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent understanding of federal grants management processes and TA.
• Experience with 2 CFR Part 200 and uniform guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a grant portfolio through full lifecycle (pre- and post-award).
• Provide technical assistance to grant recipients and applicants.
• Coordinate review and approval of grant applications with internal staff.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

Federal grants management

2 CFR Part 200

Grants management systems

Economic development

Workforce development

Strong writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Grants management software

Excel

Word

Job description

Position Summary:

ARC seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative team player to join our Business and Workforce Investment (BWI) team as a Program Analyst to manage a grant portfolio of workforce development grants which includes the full grant lifecycle (e.g., reviews applications, monitors progress, issues amendments, and closes grants) of federal grants management including pre-and post-award activities; apply workforce development subject matter expertise in the review and management of grants and projects; coordinate the review and approval of grant applications by soliciting expertise from internal staff and divisions, provide training to applicants and grantees; and provide technical assistance to prop and periodically engage in structuring and providing review for relevant research in coordination with the Division of Research and Evaluation. This position reports to the Division Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent understanding and experience with federal grants management processes and technical assistance consistent with sound business and industry practices, including the ability to monitor, evaluate, and administer assigned grants.
• Excellent understanding of 2.CFR Part 200 including proven experience in the application of uniform guidance to the full grant lifecycle.
• Experience navigating a grants management system, specifically the use of a software to monitor grants, track deadlines, generate reports, troubleshoot issues including the ability to effectively articulate the functionality of a system to users such as applicants and grantees.
• At least 3 years of experience in economic development and workforce development, with proven experience in providing programming, services, and technical assistance to recipients of workforce development programs to access programs to enter or renter the workforce. A successful candidate will understand workforce development barriers in rural areas and have vast knowledge of various programs (local, state, and federally funded) to address issues related to workforce participation.
• 2-3 years of proven experience in grant management, particularly throughout the life cycle of a grant (pre- and post-award) either as a grantee or as part of a grantmaking organization or agency.
• At least 3 years of effective oversight of strategic projects and programs and delivery of technical assistance to participants of workforce development programs (e.g., Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act Out of School Youth and Adults, and Dislocated Workers, Apprenticeship, Industry-Specific Training, etc.).
• Ability to plan, facilitate, and engage diverse groups and individuals, including federal, state, and local partners, resulting in the ability to advance goals in a consultative, innovative, and collaborative manner.
• Excellent writing skills, including project memos for leadership, program whitepapers, and presentations. Must be able to communicate information to a variety of audiences. Business writing skills are required.
• Adept knowledge of and ability to apply laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, processes, and methods governing the administration of Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and awards including financial methods, procedures, and practices to assess the financial stability of recipient of Federal grants or cooperative agreements.
• Strong attention to detail, effective customer service communications, and ability to use software such as grants management applications, Excel, and Word.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, and critical analysis, with an emphasis on quickly solving problems.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment bringing an energetic and innovative approach to work.
• Successful completion (prior to hire) & maintenance of background security review; U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to travel (up to 25%) and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.