Provide strong expertise and guidance in order to support DRPT in implementing a pilot Grant Management platform with the aim of migrating all grant activity into the new platform early next calendar year
Serve as a subject matter expert in grant management practices and federal uniform guidance standards.
Work with dedicated SMEs to assess current work processes as it relates to the entire grant life cycle and illustrate how to best integrate those processes into the software platform
Develop and implement processes within grants management software.
Assess and advise the agency on common/best practices and identify operation efficiencies as it relates to grant applications, review and contract agreements.
Assess and advise the agency on common/best practices as it relates to paying grantee invoices (claims), grant accounting and reporting and how to best capture these practices using software platforms
Assess and advise the agency on monitoring grant expenditures (including identifying inactivity), and the grant close-out/de-programming process.
Work closely with DRPT staff and system vendors to improve workflows and processes.
Develop materials to support system changes, policy and procedures changes, training, etc. (including developing process workflow diagrams and field dictionaries)
Document all decision points and obtain approvals
Update and/or provide oversight with developing policies and procedures on revised workflows.
Provide weekly status updates and communicate issues and/or risks identified.
Required/Desired Skills| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expertise in grants management process life cycle | Required | 10 | Years |
| Extensive experience implementing and managing enterprise-grade grants management software | Required | 10 | Years |
| Experience in or working with public sector/government (local, federal or state) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience in grant accounting, budgeting, and reporting | Required | 10 | Years |
| Detailed experience in process improvement, change management, and project management | Required | 15 | Years |
| Capacity to apply industry best practices impacting policies and procedures | Required | 10 | Years |
| Demonstrated ability to adapt to new systems and procedures rapidly | Required | 10 | Years |
| Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional | Required | 10 | Years |
| Effective oral and written communication skills | Required | 15 | Years |
| Specific experience with WebGrants and/or Salesforce, or similar grant applications | Desired | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge of Virginia specific platforms (e.g. Cardinal) and procurement requirements | Desired | 5 | Years |
| Experience working with federal grant requirements and multi-year capital improvement programs | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Background collaborating with cross functional project teams within the public sector | Desired | 5 | Years |
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| Question1 | Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? |
| Question2 | What is your candidate s email address? |