Senior Officer, Subawards

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking a full-time Senior Officer, Subawards to oversee compliance and management for subawards funded through the National Clean Investment Fund. Responsibilities include managing the subaward lifecycle and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years' experience in subaward management, strong communication skills, and a commitment to environmental justice, equity, and inclusion. Willingness to travel within the US is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in subaward or grants management with federal funding.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200.
• Proven track record of implementing and managing high dollar complex subawards.

Responsibilities

• Manage subaward lifecycle from start-up to close-out.
• Review subrecipient reports for compliance with program requirements.
• Develop and implement a subaward monitoring plan.

Skills

Subaward management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced certification or degree preferred

Job description

Climate United Fund will use funding from the EPA under the Inflation Reduction Act to rapidly deploy low- and zero-emission products, technologies, and services to all American communities in order to (1) reduce GHG emissions and other forms of air pollutants; (2) bring direct benefits to American communities in the form of energy security, energy savings, cleaner air, and quality jobs; and (3) transform the capital markets so they can drive an equitable clean energy transition at scale. Visit Climate United (weareclimateunited.org) for more information. Climate United will focus its investments in Distributed Power Generation and Storage, Building Decarbonization and Electric Transportation. Calvert Impact, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (“Calvert Impact”), is the sole member of Climate United Fund.

Job Description

Climate United Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (“Climate United”), is seeking a full-time Senior Officer, Subawards to manage subaward(s) and ensure subaward compliance with regulatory requirements and programmatic standards in the deployment of funds from the National Clean Investment Fund. Reporting to the Director of Subawards, the Senior Officer, Subawards will be responsible for the day‑to‑day oversight and management of subaward(s), including administration and monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of subaward(s) for the entire subaward lifecycle from start‑up through implementation and close‑out.
• Review of subrecipient reports, including spot checking of supporting documentation for financial reports.
• Periodic reviews and audits of subrecipient supporting documentation to ensure compliance with program requirements and assess the effectiveness of existing controls.
• Identify areas for subaward compliance process improvement.
• Develop and implement a subaward monitoring plan using a risk‑based approach.
• Determine capacity needs of subrecipient and make recommendations for training and/or capacity building.
• Maintain required subawards files, including copies of subaward supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness.
• Serve as a resource for and maintain up‑to‑date awareness of donor regulations, award terms, industry best practices, and organizational compliance policies and procedures.
• Proactively adapt subaward management strategies as needed, particularly in response to updated requirements and/or monitoring results.
• Conduct training for subrecipients on subaward requirements including donor regulations, subaward terms, and best practices.
• Serve as primary contact person for subrecipients to ensure compliance and provide technical assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including investments, finance, and legal to integrate compliance measures into subaward management processes.
• Be part of a team of compliance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Champion a culture of compliance and ethics across the organization, promoting awareness and understanding of compliance obligations among staff members.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in subaward or grants management, with federal assistance funding.
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 and OMB circulars.
• Proven track record of implementing administering and managing subawards, particularly high dollar value and complex subawards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to think logically and analytically, rapidly assess diverse information, and provide guidance based on award requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced certification or degree preferred.
• Passionate about the mission and work of Climate United, Calvert Impact, and committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, primarily within the US, and ability to work from the Washington, DC area or be willing to come into the office quarterly for team collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Climate United Fund & Calvert Impact uphold the highest standards of equal opportunity and affirm we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.