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Project Manager (Grants Management Contractor/Implementation) |
Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.
The Dept of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is seeking a Grants Management Contractor/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.
Job Responsibilities
- 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 Skills and Experience
- 15+ years of experience leading process improvement, change management, and project management initiatives, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 10+ years of experience managing the full grants management lifecycle, including grant administration, compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant closeout.
- 10+ years of experience implementing, administering, or supporting enterprise-level grants management software and applying industry best practices to improve policies and procedures.
- 10+ years of experience in grant accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting, with the ability to analyze complex grant requirements and ensure compliance.
- 5+ years of experience working with public sector organizations (state, local, or federal government) and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a government environment.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new systems and technologies, with 10+ years of professional experience as a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual capable of managing multiple priorities.
Location: 600 E Main Street, Richmond, VA
Salary: $140,000-150,000 annually with benefits
US Citizen or Green card holder only
YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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