Overview
Remote
On Site
USD 84,533.00 - 143,706.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Project management
IMPACT
Program management
Strategic communication
Evaluation
Communication
Accounting
Operations
Fraud
Budget
Data
NATURAL
Project delivery
Disaster recovery
Data Analysis
Planning
Documentation
Design
Leadership
Treasury
Recovery
Finance
Grant management
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Management
Public health
Microsoft Excel
Pivot table
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Office
Problem solving
Writing
Presentations
Training
Analytical skill
Recruiting
Military
Collaboration
Policies
Job Details
Description
ICF is seeking a Lead ARPA Technical Specialist with experience in Federal grants management, government grant accounting, or similar work to support the development of policies, processes and tools for programmatic and financial compliance for our work supporting state and local governments. This is an opportunity to be a part of a project management team that is making a significant impact on behalf of state and local government recovery operations working to optimize federal pandemic relief resources.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to help support the mission, business, service, and operational needs of our clients. ICF's Disaster Management division works with government agencies and communities to design and implement policies and programs to promote increased resilience to disasters. Our functional expertise is in program management and operations, planning and preparedness, technical assistance and training, strategic communications and outreach, compliance and monitoring, and performance measurement and evaluation. Clients include states and localities administering United States Department of the Treasury - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), Capital Projects Fund (CPF), and other American Rescue Plan Act, CARES Act, and federal infrastructure funds.
This position is 100% Remote with up to 25% travel in the United States. Resumes should reflect obvious minimum qualifications for consideration.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with ICF and client staff to develop and implement policy guidelines, report templates, and other program documents and processes in compliance with applicable federal regulations.
Support client with management of fund awardees (grantees), ensuring proper communication of reporting requirements.
Monitor the program, program delivery, accounting, and internal operations for fraud, waste, and abuse as well as any duplication of benefits.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to help manage contracts, budget reallocation, and reporting management in alignment with the expectations of the program.
Ensure required documentation is retained, with appropriate data protections and clear organization for ease of retrieval.
Provide technical assistance to the client on management of its federal natural and coronavirus recovery grants.
Develop program performance reports and analysis and identify areas for improvement.
Support project delivery on disaster recovery/data analytics, including partnering with ICF subject matter experts.
Support with the development of project work plans, schedules, and other planning documents to meet client objectives and requirements.
Support and identify opportunities to build equity into the design, delivery, and closeout of federally funded programs.
Lead teams to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
8+ years' experience in federal grant management, including 1+ years' experience with responsibility for ensuring program compliance or closeout related to grant management of US Treasury Funds (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) /American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), State and/or Local Fiscal Recovery Funding, Capital Projects Fund)
3+ years' experience applying 2 CFR 200 regulations or Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) Certification.
2+ years' experience developing and finalizing content for presentations, manuals or guidance for multiple audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in public policy, business, finance, or related field
Experience in federal grant management that includes compliance and reporting.
Understand all the components of the grant life cycle and how to manage the cycle to meet performance expectations and goals.
Experience in managing federal grant(s) greater than $15 million.
Experience engaging with non-profit organizations, housing authorities, public health organizations, or related entities.
Experience working with state or local governments, Tribal governments, and/or rural areas.
Experience with determining unmet needs and allocating funds to programs to address the needs in local communities.
Professional Skills:
Experience with Microsoft Excel (including the use of pivot tables and advanced formulas) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience with Office Suite and ability to learn project-specific computer systems as needed (specifically SharePoint and proprietary computer systems).
Expert problem-solving capabilities and ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge to unique circumstances.
Excellent writing and presentation skills, with experience providing training on complex subjects to multiple audiences.
Strong analytical skills and providing reports, assessments, etc. from the analysis.
Self-motivated; ability to work independently.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy .
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process .
Read more about workplace discrimination rights , the Pay Transparency Statement , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :
$84,533.00 - $143,706.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
ICF is seeking a Lead ARPA Technical Specialist with experience in Federal grants management, government grant accounting, or similar work to support the development of policies, processes and tools for programmatic and financial compliance for our work supporting state and local governments. This is an opportunity to be a part of a project management team that is making a significant impact on behalf of state and local government recovery operations working to optimize federal pandemic relief resources.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to help support the mission, business, service, and operational needs of our clients. ICF's Disaster Management division works with government agencies and communities to design and implement policies and programs to promote increased resilience to disasters. Our functional expertise is in program management and operations, planning and preparedness, technical assistance and training, strategic communications and outreach, compliance and monitoring, and performance measurement and evaluation. Clients include states and localities administering United States Department of the Treasury - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), Capital Projects Fund (CPF), and other American Rescue Plan Act, CARES Act, and federal infrastructure funds.
This position is 100% Remote with up to 25% travel in the United States. Resumes should reflect obvious minimum qualifications for consideration.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with ICF and client staff to develop and implement policy guidelines, report templates, and other program documents and processes in compliance with applicable federal regulations.
Support client with management of fund awardees (grantees), ensuring proper communication of reporting requirements.
Monitor the program, program delivery, accounting, and internal operations for fraud, waste, and abuse as well as any duplication of benefits.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to help manage contracts, budget reallocation, and reporting management in alignment with the expectations of the program.
Ensure required documentation is retained, with appropriate data protections and clear organization for ease of retrieval.
Provide technical assistance to the client on management of its federal natural and coronavirus recovery grants.
Develop program performance reports and analysis and identify areas for improvement.
Support project delivery on disaster recovery/data analytics, including partnering with ICF subject matter experts.
Support with the development of project work plans, schedules, and other planning documents to meet client objectives and requirements.
Support and identify opportunities to build equity into the design, delivery, and closeout of federally funded programs.
Lead teams to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
8+ years' experience in federal grant management, including 1+ years' experience with responsibility for ensuring program compliance or closeout related to grant management of US Treasury Funds (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) /American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), State and/or Local Fiscal Recovery Funding, Capital Projects Fund)
3+ years' experience applying 2 CFR 200 regulations or Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) Certification.
2+ years' experience developing and finalizing content for presentations, manuals or guidance for multiple audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in public policy, business, finance, or related field
Experience in federal grant management that includes compliance and reporting.
Understand all the components of the grant life cycle and how to manage the cycle to meet performance expectations and goals.
Experience in managing federal grant(s) greater than $15 million.
Experience engaging with non-profit organizations, housing authorities, public health organizations, or related entities.
Experience working with state or local governments, Tribal governments, and/or rural areas.
Experience with determining unmet needs and allocating funds to programs to address the needs in local communities.
Professional Skills:
Experience with Microsoft Excel (including the use of pivot tables and advanced formulas) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience with Office Suite and ability to learn project-specific computer systems as needed (specifically SharePoint and proprietary computer systems).
Expert problem-solving capabilities and ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge to unique circumstances.
Excellent writing and presentation skills, with experience providing training on complex subjects to multiple audiences.
Strong analytical skills and providing reports, assessments, etc. from the analysis.
Self-motivated; ability to work independently.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy .
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process .
Read more about workplace discrimination rights , the Pay Transparency Statement , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :
$84,533.00 - $143,706.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
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