What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Management Specialist position at Booth Management Consulting?
Booth Management Consulting, LLC (BMC) is a diverse CPA firm that provides accounting, auditing, and management consulting services to public and private clients nationwide. Our employee-friendly company environment emphasizes quality of life, initiative, creativity, strong work ethics, and loyalty. We are seeking qualified, motivated, and progressive individuals to join our team as a Grants Management Specialist for SAMHSA projects.
Job Summary
The Grants Management Specialist will provide comprehensive support for the full lifecycle of SAMHSA's grant programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and agency policies. This role requires a strong understanding of grant administration procedures, excellent analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in grant management software (e.g., eRA).
Key Responsibilities
- Grant Application Review and Processing:
- Review grant applications for completeness and accuracy.
- Conduct pre-award assessments and risk verifications on competing and non-competing applications.
- Assist with the preparation of Notices of Award (NoA) and terms & conditions.
- Post-Award Administration:
- Process post-award amendments, including supplements, changes in recipient status, and award relinquishments.
- Analyze budgets for non-competing continuations, new applications, and post-award amendments.
- Review and validate Federal Financial Reports (FFRs), notifying recipients of deficiencies.
- Track recipient carryover requests and offsets.
- Maintain official award files in eRA, ensuring proper record retention for compliance with NARA standards.
- Reporting and Management Support:
- Develop detailed tracking reports on completed and upcoming tasks.
- Assist with updating annual grant cycle memos for internal controls and processes.
- Provide administrative support for scheduling, tracking, and reporting of desk reviews and site visits.
- Generate reports on the status of grant closeouts and unresolved audits.
- Manage divisional tasks and contribute to program office needs.
- Website Management:
- Develop and maintain a process to manage website content and updates for the grants program.
Education and Skills Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in grants management or a related field.
- Strong understanding of federal grant regulations (e.g., 45 CFR Part 75, 2 CFR Part 200) and SAMHSA grant policies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and grant management software (e.g., eRA).
- Experience with closeout procedures and federal audit resolution is a plus.
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