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This includes preparing and tracking grants through review and funding processes, monitoring receipt and accuracy of grant documents, monitoring, evaluating and resolving grant issues, and preparing grant closeouts. The Grants Specialist will be a critical thinker with outstanding attention to details and an eye towards process improvement.\nPlease note: This position is not currently available for immediate hire. We are proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates in anticipation of a future staffing need. Candidates may be considered for opportunities as they become available.\nKey Responsibilities:\nReview and take action on applications so that they may be funded 30 days prior to a grantee’s refunding date. Prepare continuation Financial Assistance Awards (FAAs) with cover letters for mailing out 30 days prior to a grantee’s refunding date.\nPrepare and track grants through review and funding process. Deliverables include completed grant review checklist, timely contact with grantees to resolve issues, negotiation sheets and FAAs prepared in Grants Solutions software, briefing meetings with program staff and with management, leading to the awarding of annual continuation grant awards, program improvement grant awards, cost-of-living grant awards, and one-time funding awards to grantees.\nMonitor timeliness, receipt and accuracy of grant applications, financial reporting documents and financial draw downs.\nCorrespond with grantee staff on a regular basis.\nMonitor ongoing fiscal performance of grantees, evaluation of required fiscal reports, wage comparability study; resolution of audit findings and recommendations; and resolution of community/individual complaints.\nPrepare grant closeouts. Deliverables include completed closeout checklist, assurance that reports and audits have been reviewed for completeness and correctness, a closeout letter that is sent to the grantee, and a closeout award processed in the Grants Solutions software system.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field.\n2+ years of progressive professional experience\n2+ years' experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight.\n1+ years' experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources.\n1+ years knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; with a preference for Head Start/Early Head Start Programs.\n1+ years’ experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.\nMust have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.\nPreferred Skills/Experience:\nExperience with Grant Solutions.\nBackground and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities.\nProfessional Skills:\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills required.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.\nStrong team player, with the ability to collaborate and work closely with Regional Office staff and other partners.\nAbility to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients.\nSuperior attention to detail and the ability to meet stringent deadlines.\nAbility to be flexible, multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.\nExceptional interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude.\nAbility to build productive business relationships.\nExcellent time management and communication skills.\nAbility to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.\nBot and Third-Party Applications\nPlease note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact  for assistance.\nWorking at ICF\nICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.\nWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\nWork Authorization and Sponsorship All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.\nReasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email  and we will be happy to assist. 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