Remote Grants & Mitigation Project Specialist

YOUNG & Associates; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote work

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Comprehensive benefits

401k w/match

Job summary

YA Group is seeking a Project Specialist to support federal and state grant programs, spanning pre-award through closeout. This remote role involves coordinating with local, state, and federal partners and traveling up to 50% to visit property sites and assist applicants.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and MS Office. Preference for candidates in FL or Southern GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years' work experience required.
• Located in FL or Southern GA preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Apps).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Up to 50% travel required depending on program assignment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of mitigation projects from pre-award to closeout, coordinating with counties, cities, and state entities.
• Review mitigation project applications to ensure proper procedures are followed during review.
• Submit completed recovery project applications to FEMA for funding.
• Draft project agreements and update as needed until finalized.
• Monitor active projects, review quality reports, process payments, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office 365

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power Apps

Job description

YA Group is seeking a Project Specialist to support federal and state grant programs, spanning pre-award through closeout. This remote role involves coordinating with local, state, and federal partners and traveling up to 50% to visit property sites and assist applicants.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and MS Office. Preference for candidates in FL or Southern GA.