Remote Grants Management & Financial Assistance Specialist

Jefferson Solutions Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Training academy

Service day

Job summary

Jefferson is seeking a Financial Assistance (FA)/Grants Management Specialist to support the U.S. Department of the Interior Mission Support Services. This role is remote; travel may be required.

Applicants must reside in the United States with work authorization. The position involves providing grants management across the award lifecycle, ensuring compliance, preparing documentation, negotiating where needed, and working with government and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Six years of relevant experience in financial assistance, grants management, accounting, or related activities.
• Knowledge of financial assistance laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience administering grants, cooperative agreements, or other financial assistance across the award lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to research issues and make practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills with government and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex assignments with general supervision while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial assistance and grants management support across the award lifecycle.
• Apply knowledge of financial assistance requirements to support grants and cooperative agreements and address complex accounting and financial assistance issues.
• Research, analyze, compile, and present financial data and statistics to support Government decision-making and program requirements.
• Prepare MFRs, MOUs, and other clear financial assistance documentation using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe.
• Support price analysis, negotiation, and appropriate use of funds and participate in negotiations concerning complex financial assistance awards.
• Review grant applications and other financial assistance actions for compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.
• Document, record, and administer award performance and support closeout of completed financial assistance awards.
• Plan and execute assigned projects with independence, creativity, and sound judgment, and provide customer-focused support to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Project management

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe

Job description

Jefferson is seeking a Financial Assistance (FA)/Grants Management Specialist to support the U.S. Department of the Interior Mission Support Services. This role is remote; travel may be required.

Applicants must reside in the United States with work authorization. The position involves providing grants management across the award lifecycle, ensuring compliance, preparing documentation, negotiating where needed, and working with government and external partners.