[Hiring] Mid-Level Financial Assistance/Grants Specialist @Parra Consulting Group, Inc. .

Role Description

Parra Consulting Group (PCG) is seeking a Mid-Level Financial Assistance/Grants Specialist to support DOI IBC-AQD Mission Support Services. This position supports the financial assistance and grants management lifecycle, including award administration, compliance monitoring, and reporting.

• Support the administration of grants and cooperative agreements across the award lifecycle, from application review through closeout.
• Assist in monitoring recipient compliance with financial assistance terms, conditions, and applicable federal regulations (2 CFR 200).
• Support preparation of award documentation, modifications, and closeout packages.
• Assist in reviewing recipient financial and performance reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Support risk assessments of grant recipients and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with acquisition, financial, and program staff on financial assistance policy and process questions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of experience in federal grants or financial assistance management, or 8 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust determination.
• U.S. citizenship required to support this federal contract.

Requirements

• Direct experience administering federal grants, cooperative agreements, or other financial assistance instruments.
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and applicable financial assistance regulations.
• Experience reviewing recipient financial and performance reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a federal grants management system (e.g., GrantSolutions, ASAP, or comparable platform).
• Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) or similar credential.
• Experience supporting a DOI bureau, IBC, or another civilian agency financial assistance office.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• PTO plan to ensure professional growth and work-life balance.