Duties

ARC seeks a collaborative Grants Management Specialist to join the Business & Workforce Investment Division. This position coordinates the full lifecycle (reviews applications, monitors progress, issues amendments, and closes grants) of federal grants management including pre- and post- award activities. The incumbent applies knowledge of federal regulations and interprets and applies Commission policies and procedures related to management of ARC grants implemented under the Appalachian Regional Development Act (ARDA) of 1965. This position works closely with program team members and reports to the Division Director.

Major Duties

• Knowledge of and ability to apply laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, processes, and methods governing the administration of Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and awards including financial methods, procedures, and practices to assess the financial stability of recipient of Federal grants or cooperative agreements.
• Strong attention to detail, effective customer service communications, and ability to use a variety of software such as grants management applications, Excel, and Word.
• Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, and critical analysis.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment bringing an energetic and innovative approach to the work.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to hire, the selectee must successfully complete and maintain a background check/investigation.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to travel (up to 25%) as condition as determined given COVID-19.
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or higher degree in a related field, preferred.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Additional information

ARC is an equal employment opportunity employer and endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of ARC's business. If an applicant believes he or she requires such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, he or she should contact Human Resources. If an applicant has any questions or concerns, he or she should reach out to Human Resources at 202.884.7709 or at hr@arc.gov .