Accounting, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Writing, Construction, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Document Management, Expense Tracking, Federal Assistance, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, Government Grants, Grant Administration/Management, Interpret Regulations, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Project/Program Management, Public Finance, Public Policy, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Retirement Plan, State Government, State Laws and Regulations, Status Reports, Support Documentation, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
Job Summary:
The Government Program Lead is responsible for assisting with the development, administration, and monitoring of federally funded programs and projects being implemented. This role ensures that programs are eligible under local, state and federal regulations; adhere to the outlined program guidelines and procedures; and maintain proper documentation to support all eligible expenses incurred by the client/agency. The position is expected to provide high-level expertise across a broad range of subject matter areas including project management, compliance and monitoring, federal reporting, procurement, and construction and eligibility standards applicable for each project.
Job Duties:
- Manages and tracks agency spend and project progress
- Interfaces with client agency and senior program staff
- Ensures the delivery of timely, effective, and high-quality results to support the goals of the client/agency
- Manages intake workflows and tracks request status, deficiencies, and resolution timelines
- Assists with drafting comprehensive plans for deploying federal funds across eligible initiatives
- Produces real-time status reports and transparency content for public facing reporting tools
- Supports responses to oversight, monitoring, audits, and records requests from government entities
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree, required
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting, preferred
Experience:
- Three (3) or more years' experience in a professional office setting, required
- Three (3) or more years' experience with state and local government grant program administration, preferred
License/Certification:
Software:
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point, required
- Experience with SharePoint or similar document management system, preferred
- Experience with grant management systems, preferred
Language:
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products
- Ability to interpret written regulations, policies, and procedures and translate requirements into clear guidance
- Strong business writing skills for policies, procedures and public facing content
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate team/partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
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- Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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