Project Manager 4 – Contract Position

Grants Management Contractor And Implementation SpecialistContract Length: Nine months with the possibility of extending based on project need. Candidates must reside in the Richmond metropolitan area.The client is seeking a Grants Management Contractor and Implementation Specialist to provide guidance and hands-on support in the design and implementation of grant management systems and business processes, industry best practices and software solutions.Responsibilities include:Providing strong expertise and guidance in order to support client 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.Working 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.Developing and implementing processes within grants management software.Assessing and advising the agency on common/best practices and identifying operation efficiencies as it relates to grant applications, review and contract agreements.Assessing and advising 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.Assessing and advising the agency on monitoring grant expenditures (including identifying inactivity), and the grant close-out/de-programming process.Working closely with client's staff and system vendors to improve workflows and processes.Developing materials to support system changes, policy and procedures changes, training, etc. (including developing process workflow diagrams and field dictionaries).Documenting all decision points and obtaining approvals.Updating and/or providing oversight with developing policies and procedures on revised workflows.Providing weekly status updates and communicating issues and/or risks identified.Required/Desired Skills:Expertise in grants management process life cycle. Required, 10 YearsExtensive experience implementing and managing enterprise-grade grants management software. Required, 10 YearsExperience in or working with public sector/government (local, federal or state). Required, 5 YearsExperience in grant accounting, budgeting, and reporting. Required, 10 YearsDetailed experience in process improvement, change management, and project management. Required, 15 YearsCapacity to apply industry best practices impacting policies and procedures. Required, 10 YearsDemonstrated ability to adapt to new systems and procedures rapidly. Required, 10 YearsSelf-motivated, detail-oriented professional. Required, 10 YearsEffective oral and written communication skills. Required, 15 YearsSpecific experience with WebGrants and/or Salesforce, or similar grant applications. Desired, 5 YearsKnowledge of Virginia specific platforms (e.g. Cardinal) and procurement requirements. Desired, 5 YearsExperience working with federal grant requirements and multi-year capital improvement programs. Highly desired, 5 YearsBackground collaborating with cross functional project teams within the public sector. Desired, 5 Years