Project Manager (Grants Management Contractor and Implementation) || W2/1099 Only || Applicant Must Be Current VA Resident || No C2C || Will Consider H1B Transfer

Project Manager (Grants Management Contractor and Implementation)

Description

:Seeking a Grants Management Contractor and Implementation Specialist to provide guidance and hands-on support in the design and implementation of grant management systems and business processes, industry best practices and software solutions

Provide strong expertise and guidance in order to support Agency in implementing a pilot Grant Management platform with the aim of migrating all grant activity into the new platform early next calendar year

Serve as a subject matter expert in grant management practices and federal uniform guidance standards

Work with dedicated SMEs to assess current work processes as it relates to the entire grant life cycle and illustrate how to best integrate those processes into the software platform

Develop and implement processes within grants management software

Assess and advise the agency on common/best practices and identify operation efficiencies as it relates to grant applications, review and contract agreements

Assess and advise the agency on common/best practices as it relates to paying grantee invoices (claims), grant accounting and reporting and how to best capture these practices using software platforms Assess and advise the agency on monitoring grant expenditures (including identifying inactivity), and the grant close-out/de-programming process

Work closely with Agency staff and system vendors to improve workflows and processes

Develop materials to support system changes, policy and procedures changes, training, etc. (including developing process workflow diagrams and field dictionaries)

Document all decision points and obtain approvals

Update and/or provide oversight with developing policies and procedures on revised workflows

Provide weekly status updates and communicate issues and/or risks identified

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

Expertise in grants management process life cycle- Required 10 Years

Extensive experience implementing and managing enterprise-grade grants management software- Required 10 Years

Experience in or working with public sector/government (local, federal or state)- Required 5 Years

Experience in grant accounting, budgeting, and reporting- Required 10 Years

Detailed experience in process improvement, change management, and project management- Required 15 Years

Capacity to apply industry best practices impacting policies and procedures- Required 10 Years

Demonstrated ability to adapt to new systems and procedures rapidly- Required 10 Years

Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional- Required 10 Years

Effective oral and written communication skills- Required 15 Years

Specific experience with WebGrants and/or Salesforce, or similar grant applications- Desired 5 Years

Knowledge of Virginia specific platforms (e.g. Cardinal) and procurement requirements- Desired 5 Years

Experience working with federal grant requirements and multi-year capital improvement programs- Highly desired 5 Years

Background collaborating with cross functional project teams within the public sector- Desired 5 Years