Grant and Contract Program Specialist

Akima

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$142,412.80–$147,412.80 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Code of Federal Regulations, Community Support, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Detail Oriented, Disbursements, Diversity, Documentation, Expense Reports, Expense Tracking, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contracts, Federal Grants, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Fund Management, Funding, Government, Government Funding, Grant Administration/Management, Grant Writing, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Medical Conditions, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Process Management, Procurement Management, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulatory Requirements, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Analysis, Secret Clearance, Team Player, Technical Support, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Washington, DC

POSTED

15 days ago

Tuvli, an Akima company, is hiring for a Grant and Contract Program Specialist to support our DoS client located in Washington, DC.

Pay Range: $142,412.80 - $147,412.80

Responsibilities

+ Drafts and issues procurement documents, such as RFPs and NOFOs, reviews and issues solicitations, coordinates technical panels and reviews, conducts budget reviews and cost analyses, and evaluates applications and proposals. Prepares all necessary procurement-related documentation, such as memoranda of negotiations.

+ Conducts risk assessments and business reviews of applicants and vendors. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates application packages for compliance. Drafts correspondence to applicants and offerors, as necessary.

+ Drafts grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

+ Supports the Grants/Contracting Officers with negotiating award terms.

+ Coordinates with Contracting/Grants Officers and other staff ensuring departmental approvals and Congressional notifications of awards are correctly timed with release of the award.

+ Manages grant budgets, tracks expenditures, and prepares financial reports, as necessary.

+ Reviews approval requests from vendors and recipients and preparing responses for the Grants/Contracting Officer.

+ Provides comprehensive recommendations when compliance concerns are identified.

+ Prepares award modifications and related documentation, including requests for proposals/applications for costed modifications.

+ Tracks outstanding actions on individual awards.

+ Reviews accuracy of financial reporting and ensures proper disbursement of funds.

+ Maintains official records for awards.

+ Supports technical office as needed with monitoring awards to ensure compliance with all funding requirements and regulations.

+ Communicates with vendors, grantees, organizations, and entities, as needed.

+ Closes out awards in accordance with Department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree or higher.

+ Strong research, writing, organizational, and financial skills.

+ Proficiency in project management and managing complex processes.

+ Familiarity with grant management software and automated systems for financial tracking and reporting.

+ Familiarity using Government systems for official record keeping.

+ Understanding of budgeting principles and financial management for government funds.

+ Ability to maintain a high level of commitment while tending to multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.

+ Ability to provide independent analyses, advice, and recommendations on government awards.

+ Ability to collaborate as part of several teams and ensure completion of other’s work product.

+ Experience reviewing and making recommendations to federal grants and cooperative agreements is strongly preferred, especially interagency agreements using 7600A & 7600B forms.

+ Knowledge of federal regulations applicable to assistance (e.g. 2 CFR 200) and to acquisition (Federal Acquisition Regulation).

+ At least 5 years’ experience in procurement and award management.

+ Travel to other Government facilities, non-federal entity sites (e.g., grantees), or other contractor facilities may be required, at the request of the Government.

+ Active Secret clearance.

Job ID

2026-23746

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$142,412.80 - $147,412.80

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Tuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments.

As a Tuvli employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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