***This position is remote to the Atlanta, GA area only****
The Grants Manager will provide support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Public Health Infrastructure Program (PHI). This program addresses critical public health infrastructure needs of jurisdictions across the United States. Executes ongoing and comprehensive grants management, working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including Program Officers, leadership, grantees, and more. Remote to the Atlanta GA area.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess appropriate level of certifications or clearance for this position as required by the contract.
Experience working with the CDC and/or a federal agency is preferred.
Functional knowledge of GrantSolutions and federal grant processes and timelines is a plus.
Knowledge/experience with Microsoft Professional Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
Knowledge of the grant’s management cycle design, monitoring, and evaluation.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, representation and negotiation skills.
Excellent analytical and writing skills.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks next challenge and proposes solutions.
Excellent management skills, including organizational and time management skills.
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Proven track record of consistently meeting performance metrics.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative, team environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of grants management activities for the program, including review and drafting of funding packages, non-continuing continuations, supplemental funding, recipient coordination, communications, and GrantSolutions support.
Prepares a full range of financial and grant related reports, analyzes financial information, and makes recommendations to leadership for efficient operations within the Grants Management Office.
Performs grant-related pre and post award functions such as grant application reviews, host pre-award meetings, grant reconciliation, payment management system analysis, and preparing/submitting financial reports.
Reviews, interprets, and writes policies and procedures associated with grant accounting.
Coordinates with programmatic personnel to ensure grantee activities are in alignment with the intended purpose.
Provides ongoing technical assistance to grantees.
Develops, designs, and implements procedures to monitor grant budget performance including the creation and maintenance of grant databases for analysis and forecasting of financial information.
Prepared status reports for use by designated leadership, as requested; identify issues and communicate with designated leadership and grantees.
Serves as a point of contact to grantees receiving funding to ensure all grant requirements are being met.
Implements efficient day-to-day operations to deliver a superior level of performance and productivity.
Reviews and monitors grant awards for compliance with private, local, state, and federal requirements.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a closely related field and a minimum of five (5) years of professional level experience in accounting and/or a closely related fiscal activity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects, and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
EOE including Disability/Vet
The pay range for this role is 82K - 115K, with the final offer amount dependent on location, skillset, and experience.
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
STD/LTD/AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Training and Development Opportunities