Remote Government Funding Administrator

KinderCare; Zion (IL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Government Funding Administrator to support government-funded programs across multiple states. You will coordinate applications, reimbursements, reporting, and compliance while building strong relationships with field teams and government agencies.

You will manage ServiceNow requests, maintain documentation for audits, and collaborate with centers, accounting, and partners to ensure accurate funding use.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; prior bookkeeping, billing, and accounts receivable experience.
• Strong computer proficiency including 10-key, MS Office, Excel, and email.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and learning agility skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate government funding activities across assigned states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and company policies
• Manage funding opportunities from discovery through closeout, including researching requirements, completing applications, maintaining documentation, tracking progress, and preparing reporting
• Provide responsive support to field teams and business partners by managing ServiceNow requests, communicating updates, and resolving questions throughout the funding process
• Partner with centers, government agencies, accounting, and other internal teams to coordinate reimbursements, invoicing, payments, purchasing, and use of grant funds
• Gather and maintain accurate documentation for agency reporting and audits, ensuring records are organized and complete within government funding systems and SharePoint
• Build strong relationships with field operations, business partners, and government agencies, escalating potential risks or challenges when appropriate
• Support broader government funding team priorities, including cross-functional projects, process improvements, peer coverage, and evolving funding initiatives

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Learning agility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

10-key

MS Office

Excel

Email systems

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Government Funding Administrator to support government-funded programs across multiple states. You will coordinate applications, reimbursements, reporting, and compliance while building strong relationships with field teams and government agencies.

You will manage ServiceNow requests, maintain documentation for audits, and collaborate with centers, accounting, and partners to ensure accurate funding use.