King County
201 South Jackson Street. Seattle Washington
The King County Road Services Division is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist (Fiscal Specialist III ) to become a valuable addition to our dynamic team! In this role, you’ll have an opportunity to showcase your expertise/knowledge in multiple areas, and provide financial, accounting, and fiscal support. We’re looking for someone who is an active learner, adaptive, reliable , and action oriented . This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Roads Budget and Finance team and make a difference in our community! If this resonates with you, please apply! About us (King County Road Services Division) As the largest division within the Department of Local Services, we are responsible for about 1,500 miles of roads, 182 bridges, and other related infrastructure in the unincorporated areas of King County. At any given time, we have 20-40 active road projects impacting a wide spectrum of communities and people. We take pride that King County is the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr. True to his name, King County is committed to advancing equity and racial and social justice within county government and in partnership with communities.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to:
Perform accounts payable operations, including accurate budget charge coding and reconciliation for multiple projects.
Organize, track, code, prepare, process , and maintain data sources, such as invoices, contract documents, and other financial, accounting, and fiscal records.
Verify accuracy of accounting documentation; Identify accounting inconsistencies and errors and prepare corrections.
Prepare, and approve purchase requisitions, and expense reports.
Review, Research, Correct and summarize specialized and technical information from varied sources using spreadsheets and customized database applications.
Provide customer service to internal and external customers; Communicate established policies, procedures, codes, regulations, and other relevant information via phone, in writing and in person.
Perform financial or other numeric work, requiring the application of accepted bookkeeping or basic accounting methods.
Process incoming mail and documents; identify and prioritize sensitive matters; maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities for process improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. We would love to hear from people with:
An associate degree in accounting or closely related field or any combination of education, skills, training, and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
Demonstrated experience in accounts payable/independent financial and cost accounting support work.
Demonstrated ability in managing and prioritizing a heavy diverse assignment workload requiring a high level of accuracy within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment .
Knowledge of accepted bookkeeping or basic accounting systems, methods, and applications.
Skill and proficiency in data entry and rectifying discrepancies and errors.
Exceptional devotion to a customer-centered approach and is dedicated to providing superior Customer Service.
Intermediate p roficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams; Basic level proficiency in the use Adobe Pro.
The ability to work both collaboratively as part of an integral team and independently; Foster and sustain productive working relationships with diverse teams, customers, and vendors.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Display professionalism by demonstrating integrity, patience and discretion.
Ability to support a culture of inclusion and contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce where differences are valued.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with sensitive and personal information.
Desired Qualifications:
Has working experience with Oracle EBS, JD Edwards, or SAP.
Knowledge of King County procurement polices and procedures.
Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in an interview the week of 12/4/2023. Second interviews will be held the week of 12/11/2023. WHO IS ELEGIBLE TO APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. This recruitment may also be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months. WORK LOCATION: Currently we are filling a position that will report to the King Street Center in Seattle, but may have future openings in Renton, or Seattle. NOTE: When applicable - Special duty opportunities are only open to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreements or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment. WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay. FORMS AND MATERIALS: A full and complete King County Application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills for the position. SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews will be conducted via Teams. Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted. UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by Local 117: International Brotherhood of Teamsters For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Cassandra Montgomery Human Resources Analyst 206-263-5866 cassandra.montgomery@kingcounty.gov Connect with me on LinkedIn Teleworking Requirement This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, onsite work, and meetings. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office work. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Emergency Designation Status: Non-Mission Critical Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Nov 16, 2023
Full time
The King County Road Services Division is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist (Fiscal Specialist III ) to become a valuable addition to our dynamic team! In this role, you’ll have an opportunity to showcase your expertise/knowledge in multiple areas, and provide financial, accounting, and fiscal support. We’re looking for someone who is an active learner, adaptive, reliable , and action oriented . This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Roads Budget and Finance team and make a difference in our community! If this resonates with you, please apply! About us (King County Road Services Division) As the largest division within the Department of Local Services, we are responsible for about 1,500 miles of roads, 182 bridges, and other related infrastructure in the unincorporated areas of King County. At any given time, we have 20-40 active road projects impacting a wide spectrum of communities and people. We take pride that King County is the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr. True to his name, King County is committed to advancing equity and racial and social justice within county government and in partnership with communities.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to:
Perform accounts payable operations, including accurate budget charge coding and reconciliation for multiple projects.
Organize, track, code, prepare, process , and maintain data sources, such as invoices, contract documents, and other financial, accounting, and fiscal records.
Verify accuracy of accounting documentation; Identify accounting inconsistencies and errors and prepare corrections.
Prepare, and approve purchase requisitions, and expense reports.
Review, Research, Correct and summarize specialized and technical information from varied sources using spreadsheets and customized database applications.
Provide customer service to internal and external customers; Communicate established policies, procedures, codes, regulations, and other relevant information via phone, in writing and in person.
Perform financial or other numeric work, requiring the application of accepted bookkeeping or basic accounting methods.
Process incoming mail and documents; identify and prioritize sensitive matters; maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities for process improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. We would love to hear from people with:
An associate degree in accounting or closely related field or any combination of education, skills, training, and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
Demonstrated experience in accounts payable/independent financial and cost accounting support work.
Demonstrated ability in managing and prioritizing a heavy diverse assignment workload requiring a high level of accuracy within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment .
Knowledge of accepted bookkeeping or basic accounting systems, methods, and applications.
Skill and proficiency in data entry and rectifying discrepancies and errors.
Exceptional devotion to a customer-centered approach and is dedicated to providing superior Customer Service.
Intermediate p roficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams; Basic level proficiency in the use Adobe Pro.
The ability to work both collaboratively as part of an integral team and independently; Foster and sustain productive working relationships with diverse teams, customers, and vendors.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Display professionalism by demonstrating integrity, patience and discretion.
Ability to support a culture of inclusion and contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce where differences are valued.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with sensitive and personal information.
Desired Qualifications:
Has working experience with Oracle EBS, JD Edwards, or SAP.
Knowledge of King County procurement polices and procedures.
Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in an interview the week of 12/4/2023. Second interviews will be held the week of 12/11/2023. WHO IS ELEGIBLE TO APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. This recruitment may also be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months. WORK LOCATION: Currently we are filling a position that will report to the King Street Center in Seattle, but may have future openings in Renton, or Seattle. NOTE: When applicable - Special duty opportunities are only open to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreements or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment. WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay. FORMS AND MATERIALS: A full and complete King County Application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills for the position. SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews will be conducted via Teams. Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted. UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by Local 117: International Brotherhood of Teamsters For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Cassandra Montgomery Human Resources Analyst 206-263-5866 cassandra.montgomery@kingcounty.gov Connect with me on LinkedIn Teleworking Requirement This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, onsite work, and meetings. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office work. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Emergency Designation Status: Non-Mission Critical Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Grants Accounting Specialist provides technical accounting, budget and other administrative support for Program Managers, under the direction of the Department Administrative Services Manager. Responsibilities include monitoring, analyzing and maintaining financial transactions for a wide variety of social service programs; tracking revenues and expenditures, and preparing required internal and external financial reports.
The role will form part of the Business Unit that consists of team members from Finance, and Grants and Contracts, and will be required to liaise with the Finance team, Grants and Contracts Team, Department Director, Program Managers and staff, County Auditor’s Office, and other County employees.
Qualifications:
Experience & Education:
Four years of progressive accounting experience, at least two of which are directly related to grant accounting: or
a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of: General accounting principals and practices; BARS (Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System for State and Local Governments); computer applications related to financial reporting (database, spreadsheet, word processing); performance and outcome based operations for social service programs; program development and evaluation; research methods and information sources; relevant computer-based systems and applications; principles and techniques of project management; federal and state grant and program regulations, including HIPAA; and OMB circulars; local government operations.
Ability to: Analyze and solve complex problems and explain results in writing; prepare a variety of written reports; interpret, apply, and explain federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations and incorporate them into terms and conditions for subcontracts; establish and maintain effective working relationships; meet deadlines established by granting agencies, including application and reporting deadlines for multiple grants; coordinate with other units (program, finance, contracts) for procurement processes, contract planning, establishing outcomes, and desk review/onsite monitoring; track work, responsibilities and deadlines; work independently in a fast paced environment, managing a heavy workload.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: Local 11.802 $24.22 - $30.90- per hour
Nov 04, 2022
Full time
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Grants Accounting Specialist provides technical accounting, budget and other administrative support for Program Managers, under the direction of the Department Administrative Services Manager. Responsibilities include monitoring, analyzing and maintaining financial transactions for a wide variety of social service programs; tracking revenues and expenditures, and preparing required internal and external financial reports.
The role will form part of the Business Unit that consists of team members from Finance, and Grants and Contracts, and will be required to liaise with the Finance team, Grants and Contracts Team, Department Director, Program Managers and staff, County Auditor’s Office, and other County employees.
Qualifications:
Experience & Education:
Four years of progressive accounting experience, at least two of which are directly related to grant accounting: or
a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of: General accounting principals and practices; BARS (Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System for State and Local Governments); computer applications related to financial reporting (database, spreadsheet, word processing); performance and outcome based operations for social service programs; program development and evaluation; research methods and information sources; relevant computer-based systems and applications; principles and techniques of project management; federal and state grant and program regulations, including HIPAA; and OMB circulars; local government operations.
Ability to: Analyze and solve complex problems and explain results in writing; prepare a variety of written reports; interpret, apply, and explain federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations and incorporate them into terms and conditions for subcontracts; establish and maintain effective working relationships; meet deadlines established by granting agencies, including application and reporting deadlines for multiple grants; coordinate with other units (program, finance, contracts) for procurement processes, contract planning, establishing outcomes, and desk review/onsite monitoring; track work, responsibilities and deadlines; work independently in a fast paced environment, managing a heavy workload.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: Local 11.802 $24.22 - $30.90- per hour
Title: Senior Vice President of Finance
Department: Finance
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Positions Reporting to this Position: Vice President of Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis), Vice President of Accounting
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-V
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $140,000 - 250,000
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is in search of a Senior Vice President of Finance that will embody our organizational values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability. We are seeking a leader who will help us lead with a deep commitment to these values. The SVP, Finance will be focused on the executive leadership of the finance department and is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial planning and analysis divisions of the department. The SVP, Finance will ensure all accounting operations are in compliance with GAAP, and internal accounting controls are maintained for data integrity, compliance, risk and provide quality analyses for organizational decisions. As a member of the Executive Team, the SVP, Finance participates in the development of organizational plans for LCV and our family of organizations including the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, GiveGreen United Action Fund, and Chispa AZ PAC. The SVP, Finance’s priorities are to manage financial strategy, develop and implement best practices, and lead the entire financial administration of our $150M organization.
The SVP, Finance will directly manage the Vice President of Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis) and the Vice President of Accounting, and indirectly support a team of 11 including a Financial and Budget Analyst, Director of Grants Management, Senior Revenue Accountant, Revenue Accountant, Finance Coordinator, Staff Accountants, Senior Director of Accounting and an interim contracted Accounts Payable Specialist. The SVP, Finance will work to enhance efficient financial operations and assist in the organizations’ compliance with relevant tax and campaign finance laws, regulations and filings. The Senior Vice President of Finance will thrive in our complex environment. This position will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with LCV’s President.
Responsibilities :
Financial Administration 30%
Oversee the preparation of financial statements, financial filings and 990 reporting for all applicable LCV entities.
Collaborate and provide direct leadership across organizations to support knowledge base around financial processes, budgeting and the monthly review process.
Partner with external consultants, vendors and stakeholders to achieve results for the organization, including financial consultants, financial system vendors, consulting investment accountant, tax accountant, legal counsel, and Board members.
Collaborate with COO and President on critical financial decisions, considerations and work closely with Legal on finance compliance processes to maintain accuracy and completeness of revenue and disbursements reported.
Maintain an adequate system of internal accounting controls throughout the company and between all entities.
Oversee major financial processes in conjunction with Vice Presidents of Accounting & Finance, i.e., Budgeting & Audit/990 process.
Support the VP of Accounting to monitor appropriate use of account numbers toward proper classification and recordkeeping of financial transactions; implement changes when appropriate.
Support the VP of Finance to monitor the set up and execution of our grants management processes & systems, financial analysis and reporting, variance analysis, net asset schedules, investment strategy and fiscal and grant budgeting process.
Oversee the provision of ongoing Cash Management, Cash Flow & Variance Analysis to senior management.
Assist the Legal/Compliance teams as needed with federal & state filings including FEC, state election agencies, LDA and charitable solicitation filings.
Strategic Finance 30%
Provide ongoing strategic financial direction and develop policies and procedures, manuals, training, and toolkits.
Monitor and advise on the financial health of the organization, assets, holdings, investments and reserves of $6M.
Ensure the organization remains in excellent financial standing, and monitor changes that may impact financial reporting.
Partner with the VP of Finance to oversee the organizational budget and conduct high level analysis for a wide range of needs including our CBA union process and negotiations that require financial analysis.
Support the development of business continuity and contingency plans to strengthen financial modeling and scenario planning.
Develop financial materials, training, narratives, presentations and visuals to support financial resource development and resource/tool building.
Lead the migration, integration and upgrades for all financial technology; manage the flow, use and utilization of cloud-based technology for the organization; explore new technology and dashboarding options as necessary.
Serve as a consultant/advisor to LCV's President, its 13 members of the executive team, and 40+ Board Members, on all financial matters regarding the company and its entities.
Participate in strategic planning & priorities, including the development of financial KPIs.
Evaluate & advise on impact of financial initiatives, including, short, mid and long term strategies for LCV.
Leadership 40%
Direct and manage the organization’s financial planning & analysis division with a critical eye on cyclical financial processes, annual filings, compliance and reporting for all LCV entities.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and values-based management to the accounting/finance team with an equitable and inclusive lens.
Lead efforts to create a departmental culture that is inclusive, respectful, racial justice aligned and equitable. Manage the department’s racial justice and equity goals.
Execute the financial strategy of the organization to meet financial goals.
Oversee the financial operations, ensuring a best-in-class office and high performing team.
Hire and coach financial team members to ensure timely, proficient and accurate results, while driving continuous improvement processes.
Travel up to 20% for staff retreats, trainings, conferences and Board meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience:
Required - 15+ years of accelerated financial leadership; ideally as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), in Financial Planning & Analysis and Accounting or other Senior Executive Leadership role in finance for a midsize to large, complex multi-entity set of organization, ideally in a progressive non profit or nonprofit advocacy sector (c3/c4/PAC). Experience managing intercompany transactions and consolidated financial statements.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with GAAP, IRS codes, Internal Controls, and financial reporting and analysis.
Advanced technical experience: entire Microsoft Suite of products, ASC 606 revenue recognition standards, grants/contract management, nonprofit accounting, modern financial reporting and frameworks.
Preferred - Prior experience in a racial justice and/or environmental organization.
Skills:
Strategic, innovative leader with critical thinking skills and the ability to enforce problem solving techniques.
Demonstrated leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional management and supervisory skills; must be an innovative and empowering mentor that embraces ethical practices by providing accurate, responsive, detail-oriented financial results and goals.
Possess high level of personal integrity, good judgment and maturity.
Collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality; a team player who is committed to continuous professional development for themselves and their staff.
Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model; abstract reasoning skills; organizational skills.
Proven skills in developing complex strategic business models.
Passion for the mission of LCV and its affiliated entities.
Cultural Competence:
Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity.
Ability to learn on varying cultural and community norms.
Understanding of Racial Justice and Equity and how to integrate this into day to day work and management practices.
Commitment to equity and inclusion as an organizational practice and culture.
Interest in understanding how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for collaborating to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions:
Applicants are to be located and legally authorized to work in the United States.
This position will operate in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.
This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “SVP, Finance” in the subject line by September 5, 2022. No phone calls please.
In the body of your cover letter please respond to the following questions:
How does your own lived experience align with our commitment to Racial Justice and Equity found here: https://www.lcv.org/careers/commitment-racial-justice-equity/
How have you managed finance teams in complex (scope, size, diverse revenue streams, multi-entity/inter-company, hybrid etc.) nonprofit organizations in your career.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Aug 11, 2022
Full time
Title: Senior Vice President of Finance
Department: Finance
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Positions Reporting to this Position: Vice President of Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis), Vice President of Accounting
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-V
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $140,000 - 250,000
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is in search of a Senior Vice President of Finance that will embody our organizational values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability. We are seeking a leader who will help us lead with a deep commitment to these values. The SVP, Finance will be focused on the executive leadership of the finance department and is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial planning and analysis divisions of the department. The SVP, Finance will ensure all accounting operations are in compliance with GAAP, and internal accounting controls are maintained for data integrity, compliance, risk and provide quality analyses for organizational decisions. As a member of the Executive Team, the SVP, Finance participates in the development of organizational plans for LCV and our family of organizations including the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, GiveGreen United Action Fund, and Chispa AZ PAC. The SVP, Finance’s priorities are to manage financial strategy, develop and implement best practices, and lead the entire financial administration of our $150M organization.
The SVP, Finance will directly manage the Vice President of Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis) and the Vice President of Accounting, and indirectly support a team of 11 including a Financial and Budget Analyst, Director of Grants Management, Senior Revenue Accountant, Revenue Accountant, Finance Coordinator, Staff Accountants, Senior Director of Accounting and an interim contracted Accounts Payable Specialist. The SVP, Finance will work to enhance efficient financial operations and assist in the organizations’ compliance with relevant tax and campaign finance laws, regulations and filings. The Senior Vice President of Finance will thrive in our complex environment. This position will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with LCV’s President.
Responsibilities :
Financial Administration 30%
Oversee the preparation of financial statements, financial filings and 990 reporting for all applicable LCV entities.
Collaborate and provide direct leadership across organizations to support knowledge base around financial processes, budgeting and the monthly review process.
Partner with external consultants, vendors and stakeholders to achieve results for the organization, including financial consultants, financial system vendors, consulting investment accountant, tax accountant, legal counsel, and Board members.
Collaborate with COO and President on critical financial decisions, considerations and work closely with Legal on finance compliance processes to maintain accuracy and completeness of revenue and disbursements reported.
Maintain an adequate system of internal accounting controls throughout the company and between all entities.
Oversee major financial processes in conjunction with Vice Presidents of Accounting & Finance, i.e., Budgeting & Audit/990 process.
Support the VP of Accounting to monitor appropriate use of account numbers toward proper classification and recordkeeping of financial transactions; implement changes when appropriate.
Support the VP of Finance to monitor the set up and execution of our grants management processes & systems, financial analysis and reporting, variance analysis, net asset schedules, investment strategy and fiscal and grant budgeting process.
Oversee the provision of ongoing Cash Management, Cash Flow & Variance Analysis to senior management.
Assist the Legal/Compliance teams as needed with federal & state filings including FEC, state election agencies, LDA and charitable solicitation filings.
Strategic Finance 30%
Provide ongoing strategic financial direction and develop policies and procedures, manuals, training, and toolkits.
Monitor and advise on the financial health of the organization, assets, holdings, investments and reserves of $6M.
Ensure the organization remains in excellent financial standing, and monitor changes that may impact financial reporting.
Partner with the VP of Finance to oversee the organizational budget and conduct high level analysis for a wide range of needs including our CBA union process and negotiations that require financial analysis.
Support the development of business continuity and contingency plans to strengthen financial modeling and scenario planning.
Develop financial materials, training, narratives, presentations and visuals to support financial resource development and resource/tool building.
Lead the migration, integration and upgrades for all financial technology; manage the flow, use and utilization of cloud-based technology for the organization; explore new technology and dashboarding options as necessary.
Serve as a consultant/advisor to LCV's President, its 13 members of the executive team, and 40+ Board Members, on all financial matters regarding the company and its entities.
Participate in strategic planning & priorities, including the development of financial KPIs.
Evaluate & advise on impact of financial initiatives, including, short, mid and long term strategies for LCV.
Leadership 40%
Direct and manage the organization’s financial planning & analysis division with a critical eye on cyclical financial processes, annual filings, compliance and reporting for all LCV entities.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and values-based management to the accounting/finance team with an equitable and inclusive lens.
Lead efforts to create a departmental culture that is inclusive, respectful, racial justice aligned and equitable. Manage the department’s racial justice and equity goals.
Execute the financial strategy of the organization to meet financial goals.
Oversee the financial operations, ensuring a best-in-class office and high performing team.
Hire and coach financial team members to ensure timely, proficient and accurate results, while driving continuous improvement processes.
Travel up to 20% for staff retreats, trainings, conferences and Board meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience:
Required - 15+ years of accelerated financial leadership; ideally as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), in Financial Planning & Analysis and Accounting or other Senior Executive Leadership role in finance for a midsize to large, complex multi-entity set of organization, ideally in a progressive non profit or nonprofit advocacy sector (c3/c4/PAC). Experience managing intercompany transactions and consolidated financial statements.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with GAAP, IRS codes, Internal Controls, and financial reporting and analysis.
Advanced technical experience: entire Microsoft Suite of products, ASC 606 revenue recognition standards, grants/contract management, nonprofit accounting, modern financial reporting and frameworks.
Preferred - Prior experience in a racial justice and/or environmental organization.
Skills:
Strategic, innovative leader with critical thinking skills and the ability to enforce problem solving techniques.
Demonstrated leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional management and supervisory skills; must be an innovative and empowering mentor that embraces ethical practices by providing accurate, responsive, detail-oriented financial results and goals.
Possess high level of personal integrity, good judgment and maturity.
Collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality; a team player who is committed to continuous professional development for themselves and their staff.
Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model; abstract reasoning skills; organizational skills.
Proven skills in developing complex strategic business models.
Passion for the mission of LCV and its affiliated entities.
Cultural Competence:
Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity.
Ability to learn on varying cultural and community norms.
Understanding of Racial Justice and Equity and how to integrate this into day to day work and management practices.
Commitment to equity and inclusion as an organizational practice and culture.
Interest in understanding how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for collaborating to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions:
Applicants are to be located and legally authorized to work in the United States.
This position will operate in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.
This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “SVP, Finance” in the subject line by September 5, 2022. No phone calls please.
In the body of your cover letter please respond to the following questions:
How does your own lived experience align with our commitment to Racial Justice and Equity found here: https://www.lcv.org/careers/commitment-racial-justice-equity/
How have you managed finance teams in complex (scope, size, diverse revenue streams, multi-entity/inter-company, hybrid etc.) nonprofit organizations in your career.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Position Summary: The Grants Support Specialist provides ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and supports Federal staff with high quality grants management services. 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. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Budgetary and financial analysis of grantee funding and program modification requests.
Review and analysis of grantee financial reports, information and risk indicators.
Provide accurate and timely regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to Head Start grantees.
Review and analyze grantee waiver requests, applications for facility construction, purchases and major renovations.
Identify various activities related to the identification and mitigation of grantee risk factors, correction of regulatory compliance issues, and improvement of Head Start grantee performance.
Assist in tracking overall fiscal/budget plan, tracking certified grants and monitoring of funding levels.
Assist in verifying that grant files are complete to facilitate financial closeout process, and provide support for all grants closeout activities.
Review incoming grant applications, providing follow-up communication to applicants where appropriate; Ability to conduct cross functional quality assurance of all final deliverables.
Correction of regulatory compliance issues and improvement of Head Start grantee performance.
Perform various activities designed to ensure the complete and timely resolution of all audit findings referred to OGM for resolution.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: A successful candidate should have:
Bachelors degree in a field related to task activities from an accredited university or college with demonstrated coursework in accounting. Bachelors degree in accounting highly preferred.
Seven years of progressive professional experience related to the task activities including accounting, federal discretionary grants management, non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight.
Demonstrated prior experience with the resolution of financial audit findings for federal discretionary grant programs.
Demonstrated experience in providing subject matter expertise related to regulatory compliance with federal financial management regulations including the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and produce high quality written products such as memoranda, presentations and correspondence.
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with the federal grants life cycle.
Experience in a nonprofit, federal discretionary grants management, or government consulting environment.
Ability to function as a professional team player.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in completing required tasks.
Ability to pay strict attention to detail.
Possession of excellent organizational, client management, and analytical skills.
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment Our Clients The US Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS ). OHS’ mission is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of low-income children through health, educational, nutritional, social, and other services, as necessary. The Head Start Regional Office is the funding agency to grantees that provide Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) services to pregnant women and children from birth to age 5. OHS provides oversight of these grantees through monitoring and technical assistance, often with the support of partners like BCT. BCT takes great pride in supporting our clients: the OHS Regional Office, its grantees and the communities they serve. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Aug 03, 2022
Full time
Position Summary: The Grants Support Specialist provides ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and supports Federal staff with high quality grants management services. 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. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Budgetary and financial analysis of grantee funding and program modification requests.
Review and analysis of grantee financial reports, information and risk indicators.
Provide accurate and timely regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to Head Start grantees.
Review and analyze grantee waiver requests, applications for facility construction, purchases and major renovations.
Identify various activities related to the identification and mitigation of grantee risk factors, correction of regulatory compliance issues, and improvement of Head Start grantee performance.
Assist in tracking overall fiscal/budget plan, tracking certified grants and monitoring of funding levels.
Assist in verifying that grant files are complete to facilitate financial closeout process, and provide support for all grants closeout activities.
Review incoming grant applications, providing follow-up communication to applicants where appropriate; Ability to conduct cross functional quality assurance of all final deliverables.
Correction of regulatory compliance issues and improvement of Head Start grantee performance.
Perform various activities designed to ensure the complete and timely resolution of all audit findings referred to OGM for resolution.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: A successful candidate should have:
Bachelors degree in a field related to task activities from an accredited university or college with demonstrated coursework in accounting. Bachelors degree in accounting highly preferred.
Seven years of progressive professional experience related to the task activities including accounting, federal discretionary grants management, non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight.
Demonstrated prior experience with the resolution of financial audit findings for federal discretionary grant programs.
Demonstrated experience in providing subject matter expertise related to regulatory compliance with federal financial management regulations including the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and produce high quality written products such as memoranda, presentations and correspondence.
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with the federal grants life cycle.
Experience in a nonprofit, federal discretionary grants management, or government consulting environment.
Ability to function as a professional team player.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in completing required tasks.
Ability to pay strict attention to detail.
Possession of excellent organizational, client management, and analytical skills.
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment Our Clients The US Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS ). OHS’ mission is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of low-income children through health, educational, nutritional, social, and other services, as necessary. The Head Start Regional Office is the funding agency to grantees that provide Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) services to pregnant women and children from birth to age 5. OHS provides oversight of these grantees through monitoring and technical assistance, often with the support of partners like BCT. BCT takes great pride in supporting our clients: the OHS Regional Office, its grantees and the communities they serve. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 (Download PDF reader) , Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process, prior to their start date. Requests for medical and religious exemptions will be considered. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 Vaccination ” in the subject line.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Air Quality Program (AQP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Contracts & Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
As the Program Contracts and Grants Specialist, you will report to the AQP Budget Manager and support the Program’s goal to provide clean, healthy air for all of Washington by managing grants for electrification (and other) projects funded by the VW settlement and state penalty dollars, supporting new climate legislation contracts and grants.
In this position, you will coordinate with the project managers in reviewing and assessing grant applications and assist the Financial Unit Team and project managers to develop recommendations to management for proposed grantee selection and award amounts.
The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program’s vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington. We have many goals to achieve this mission and vision. Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embrace the value of people. Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding building occupancy, mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of November 17, 2021 . In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before November 16, 2021 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
In this position you will be a key member of the Air Quality Program Financial Unit and will run procurements, manage VW and climate-related grant programs, and ensure that the program’s Financial Unit provides accurate, transparent, and timely information that adheres to applicable federal, state, and agency policies at all times, while maintaining high-value professional relationships with internal and external partners. This position acts as a program expert in contracts, agreements, and procurements and works with program staff and management to assist them in understanding regulations, policies, and procedures in the preparation of contracts, agreements, and procurements. What you'll do:
Develop and negotiate grant agreement amendments with Ecology program management, Ecology project managers, and grant recipients so that recipients can implement effective programs that reduce health and environmental threats from smoke and motor vehicle emissions or achieve overall cleaner air in Washington communities.
Independently review and approve requests for grant payments by determining eligibility of recipient costs for consistency with the grant regulations, program guidelines, and agency requirements outlined in Ecology’s Administrative Requirements for Ecology Grants and Loans (Yellow Book), Ecology Publication No. 91-18 and that costs are billed to the correct task and fund source.
Establish working relationships with technical or subject matter experts in Ecology programs related to AQP grant proposals or projects. Coordinate grant development and oversight activities with these individuals.
Conduct tracking and analysis of grant activities, including generating and reviewing active grant status reports to ensure compliance with grant agreement, regulations, policies and procedures.
Coordinate with Agency Fiscal Office staff with information requests for program planning, budgeting, and accounting functions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Required Qualifications: A total of Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below. Professional level experience in: Environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning, or experience which may include a combination of the following:
Environmental permit development and review.
Environmental inspections or enforcement activities.
Scientific studies, surveys or scientific analysis.
Technical assistance for grants, contracts, and loans.
Interpretation of policy and environmental technical assistance.
Education: involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field. All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations | C ollege credit hours or degree | Years of required experience
Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree | 9 years of experience
Combination 2 | 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits | 8 years of experience
Combination 3 | 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree) | 7 years of experience
Combination 4 | 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits | 6 years of experience
Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree | 5 years of experience
Combination 6 | A Master's Degree | 3 years of experience
Combination 7 | A PhD | 2 years of experience
OR Two years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3 at the Department of Ecology. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Successfully completed Department of Enterprise Services’ Washington State Contract Management 401 training modules (or within 90 days of employment).
Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Skills with Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, and Word.
Knowledge and understanding of Ecology’s Administrative Requirements for Ecology Grants and Loans (Yellow Book), Ecology Publication No. 91-18.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format , please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
Three professional references.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
Do not attach documents that are password protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Pete Siefer at: psie461@ECY.WA.GOV . Please do not contact Pete to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information Student debt: how working for Ecology can help The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Nov 03, 2021
Full time
Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 (Download PDF reader) , Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process, prior to their start date. Requests for medical and religious exemptions will be considered. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 Vaccination ” in the subject line.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Air Quality Program (AQP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Contracts & Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
As the Program Contracts and Grants Specialist, you will report to the AQP Budget Manager and support the Program’s goal to provide clean, healthy air for all of Washington by managing grants for electrification (and other) projects funded by the VW settlement and state penalty dollars, supporting new climate legislation contracts and grants.
In this position, you will coordinate with the project managers in reviewing and assessing grant applications and assist the Financial Unit Team and project managers to develop recommendations to management for proposed grantee selection and award amounts.
The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program’s vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington. We have many goals to achieve this mission and vision. Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embrace the value of people. Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding building occupancy, mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of November 17, 2021 . In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before November 16, 2021 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
In this position you will be a key member of the Air Quality Program Financial Unit and will run procurements, manage VW and climate-related grant programs, and ensure that the program’s Financial Unit provides accurate, transparent, and timely information that adheres to applicable federal, state, and agency policies at all times, while maintaining high-value professional relationships with internal and external partners. This position acts as a program expert in contracts, agreements, and procurements and works with program staff and management to assist them in understanding regulations, policies, and procedures in the preparation of contracts, agreements, and procurements. What you'll do:
Develop and negotiate grant agreement amendments with Ecology program management, Ecology project managers, and grant recipients so that recipients can implement effective programs that reduce health and environmental threats from smoke and motor vehicle emissions or achieve overall cleaner air in Washington communities.
Independently review and approve requests for grant payments by determining eligibility of recipient costs for consistency with the grant regulations, program guidelines, and agency requirements outlined in Ecology’s Administrative Requirements for Ecology Grants and Loans (Yellow Book), Ecology Publication No. 91-18 and that costs are billed to the correct task and fund source.
Establish working relationships with technical or subject matter experts in Ecology programs related to AQP grant proposals or projects. Coordinate grant development and oversight activities with these individuals.
Conduct tracking and analysis of grant activities, including generating and reviewing active grant status reports to ensure compliance with grant agreement, regulations, policies and procedures.
Coordinate with Agency Fiscal Office staff with information requests for program planning, budgeting, and accounting functions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Required Qualifications: A total of Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below. Professional level experience in: Environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning, or experience which may include a combination of the following:
Environmental permit development and review.
Environmental inspections or enforcement activities.
Scientific studies, surveys or scientific analysis.
Technical assistance for grants, contracts, and loans.
Interpretation of policy and environmental technical assistance.
Education: involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field. All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations | C ollege credit hours or degree | Years of required experience
Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree | 9 years of experience
Combination 2 | 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits | 8 years of experience
Combination 3 | 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree) | 7 years of experience
Combination 4 | 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits | 6 years of experience
Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree | 5 years of experience
Combination 6 | A Master's Degree | 3 years of experience
Combination 7 | A PhD | 2 years of experience
OR Two years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3 at the Department of Ecology. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Successfully completed Department of Enterprise Services’ Washington State Contract Management 401 training modules (or within 90 days of employment).
Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Skills with Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, and Word.
Knowledge and understanding of Ecology’s Administrative Requirements for Ecology Grants and Loans (Yellow Book), Ecology Publication No. 91-18.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format , please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
Three professional references.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
Do not attach documents that are password protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Pete Siefer at: psie461@ECY.WA.GOV . Please do not contact Pete to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information Student debt: how working for Ecology can help The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Harrisburg, PA, USA 17110
Do you have a passion for social justice and improving systems' responses to victims of domestic violence? Are you someone who is invested in our vision that domestic violence can and must come to an end for the next generation? The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is dedicated to reducing, preventing, and educating the community about domestic violence. We are currently seeking a Grant Reporting Fiscal Specialist to assist in the management of new and existing grants.
The Grant Reporting Fiscal Specialist assists the CFO in developing budgets for new grants and preparing budget modifications/revisions for existing grants; prepares and files all quarterly reports and monthly grant managers' reports; monitors each grant spending to ensure compliance with relevant federal and state regulations; works closely with auditors during fieldwork regarding issues of compliance for all funding sources, especially grant expenditures and closeouts; monitors the ratio of budget/expenses of all grants on a monthly basis.
Duties will include:
Maintaining finance department's grant files, includes maintaining a detailed list of all current grants including reporting due dates and grant purpose on the active grant list.
Manage full life cycle of grant budgets such as development of new grants, input budgets into the accounting system, budget analysis for each report produced.
Completing grant reporting, including filing all necessary financial reports with various funding agencies
Providing technical assistance to grant recipients including, but not limited to, budget development, invoicing, appropriate federal and state regulations, and audit process.
To be considered for this role, at least minimum of eight (8) years related experience, one year should be in non-profit accounting with multi-stream accounting; a bachelor's degree in accounting is a plus. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Additionally, the following are required:
The ability to take data from multiple sources to compile and analyze
Demonstrated Above Average understanding of Excel
Demonstrated ability to follow strict rules of confidentiality
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to manage time, evaluate progress, and adjust activities to complete work within established time frames.
This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted position that offers the exciting opportunity to support and guide a dynamic, mission-driven organization as a member of the PCADV's team. PCADV offers very competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://pcadvjobs.prevueaps.com/jobs/175521-62348.html
Aug 05, 2021
Full time
Do you have a passion for social justice and improving systems' responses to victims of domestic violence? Are you someone who is invested in our vision that domestic violence can and must come to an end for the next generation? The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is dedicated to reducing, preventing, and educating the community about domestic violence. We are currently seeking a Grant Reporting Fiscal Specialist to assist in the management of new and existing grants.
The Grant Reporting Fiscal Specialist assists the CFO in developing budgets for new grants and preparing budget modifications/revisions for existing grants; prepares and files all quarterly reports and monthly grant managers' reports; monitors each grant spending to ensure compliance with relevant federal and state regulations; works closely with auditors during fieldwork regarding issues of compliance for all funding sources, especially grant expenditures and closeouts; monitors the ratio of budget/expenses of all grants on a monthly basis.
Duties will include:
Maintaining finance department's grant files, includes maintaining a detailed list of all current grants including reporting due dates and grant purpose on the active grant list.
Manage full life cycle of grant budgets such as development of new grants, input budgets into the accounting system, budget analysis for each report produced.
Completing grant reporting, including filing all necessary financial reports with various funding agencies
Providing technical assistance to grant recipients including, but not limited to, budget development, invoicing, appropriate federal and state regulations, and audit process.
To be considered for this role, at least minimum of eight (8) years related experience, one year should be in non-profit accounting with multi-stream accounting; a bachelor's degree in accounting is a plus. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Additionally, the following are required:
The ability to take data from multiple sources to compile and analyze
Demonstrated Above Average understanding of Excel
Demonstrated ability to follow strict rules of confidentiality
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to manage time, evaluate progress, and adjust activities to complete work within established time frames.
This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted position that offers the exciting opportunity to support and guide a dynamic, mission-driven organization as a member of the PCADV's team. PCADV offers very competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://pcadvjobs.prevueaps.com/jobs/175521-62348.html
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 03, 2021
Full time
Senior Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Though this position does not directly supervise staff, the Senior Grants Support Specialists are expected to take leadership roles in managing projects and overseeing the work of others, as needed. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 7 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 3 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 02, 2021
Full time
Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 3 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 3 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 02, 2021
Full time
Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 3 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 3 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 02, 2021
Full time
Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 3 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 3 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 02, 2021
Full time
Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 3 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 3 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa
Jun 02, 2021
Full time
Grants Support Specialists provide ongoing, prompt and accurate fiscal assistance to Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grantees and contribute to Federal staff’s delivery of high-quality grants management services that support grantee compliance and performance improvement. 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. These activities may also include review and analysis of grantee financial reports, waiver requests, applications related to facility needs, and providing regulatory and fiscal policy guidance to HS & EHS grantees. Key Responsibilities [1] :
Design activities to ensure complete, timely review of grant applications, review and respond to client fiscal team requests including finalizing memos, decision letters, and maintaining tracking databases; perform basic review of audit reports, financial statements and budget worksheets
Perform fiscal analysis of Federal financial reports; assist in tracking the overall fiscal/budget plan, financial reports and timelines; track certified grants and monitor funding levels
Receive and review all grantee financial reports for assigned projects; use appropriate resources to verify accuracy and grantee compliance with Federal grant award terms and conditions
Research, as needed, statutes, legislation, regulations and directives that govern the financial aspects of government grant-funded programs, identifying trends and tasks to communicate with the broader team
Support official grant file maintenance of new and continuation grants for current and all prior years, in accordance with the grant administration manual, until grants are closed out
Review grantee annual financial audits to determine each organization’s financial stability, report on findings, current ratio, revenue verses expenditures analyses, and any depreciation
Monitor OHS Risk Management and prepare information for executive review on grantees identified as having issues
Support, as requested, the evaluation, tracking and resolution of grantee applications to purchase, construct and/or complete major facilities renovations
Maintain the official facilities files and data tracking systems that record the amount of Federal Interest in facilities purchased, renovated, or constructed with Head Start grant funds
Routinely monitor grantee data management systems, including financial, property and reporting; analyze data for reconciliation and anomalies, report anomalies and trends monthly to financial staff; track and report carry-over-balances to program and financial staff
In coordination with the Program Manager, provide leadership support and coaching to fellow Grant Support team members.
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preference for a degree in accounting, business management, or a related field
Background and training in accounting and/or financial management, including audit resolution activities
At least 3 years’ experience related to federal discretionary grants management non-profit or for-profit financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight
Knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; experience with Head Start/Early Head Start program grants desired
Understanding of the special populations served by Regions XI (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN) and XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start/MSHS) desired for those supporting these grantees
Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate when speaking and in writing, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Experience aggregating, analyzing, charting, graphing and reporting on and presenting data gathered from multiple sources
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change.
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Head Start Funds Planning System (HSFPS), Office of Head Start Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS), GrantSolutions and Payment Management System (PMS) is a plus
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity. We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our Clients The Office of Grants Management (OGM) directly administers, manages, provides financial stewardship, and technical guidance to more than 60 program and regional offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for discretionary, mandatory grants, and cooperative agreements; OGM also performs audit resolution. Nationally, ACF is comprised of twelve regional offices responsible for awarding grants, monitoring performance, and providing technical assistance to nearly 1,600 Head Start grantees. These programs receive annual grant (refunding) awards and may receive supplemental awards. OGM/School Readiness Grants Management staff provide financial and policy guidance to Head Start grantees. [1] Job descriptions serve to provide guidance and information regarding position responsibilities and job expectations. BCT Partners reserves the right, where permitted by law, to modify position responsibilities, sometimes without notice or written updates to the job description documents. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com . We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply. For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa