Grants Management Specialist

Grants Management Specialist Black Fox is a certified ISO 9001 :

• 2015 and ISO 22301 : 2019 firm with an array of experience in managing and delivering professional services to public, private, education institutions, and nonprofit organizations across globe.
• Black Fox has exemplified excellence by receiving the 2021 University of Connecticut’s School of Business Veteran Impact Award, the 2022 Department of Labor’s HIREVet Medallion Gold Award, and the 2023 Small Business Administration Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year Award.
• Since its inception, Black Fox has been a recognized leader in the development and implementation of information management and solutions.
• We depend on a diverse team of talented staff to design, develop, and deploy information solutions for our clients.
• Position Summary The Grants Management Specialist will be responsible for the full lifecycle administration of federal financial assistance programs, including discretionary and mandatory grants and cooperative agreements.
• This position ensures regulatory compliance, financial accountability, and performance alignment with agency mission goals, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200).
• Major Duties and Responsibilities Pre-Award Administration Conduct merit and risk assessments of applicant organizations.
• Analyze and review grant applications and budgets for compliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, and program guidelines.
• Advise program staff on solicitation strategies (e.g., NOFO, FOA) and applicable cost principles.
• Award Processing Recommend funding levels, prepare Notices of Award (NOA), and ensure complete documentation in official grant files.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams to ensure appropriations, earmarks, and obligation limits are met.
• Post-Award Oversight Monitor grantee performance, compliance, and financial status through desk reviews, audits, and site visits.

Interpret and apply federal policies, OMB guidance, and agency-specific requirements.

Experience independently managing grant portfolios, conducting financial monitoring, and applying federal cost principles and audit requirements.

Familiarity with federal appropriation laws and lifecycle financial management.  Tools & Systems Grants Systems :