Grants Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: VPD Government Solutions
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
VPD Government Solutions is a rapidly growing, employee-centric professional services company providing Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, Acquisition and Grants Management, PMO, IT PMO, and Data Analysis & Governance support to our federal clients. Our employees proudly serve as trusted advisors and innovative problem solvers for our clients. We are seeking a Grants Project Manager to join our diverse and talented team.
Position Overview:
The Grants Project Manager will manage a contract to manage the pre-award process for FRA's funding programs such as the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Program, Federal State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (FSP) Program and the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program, among some other programs
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Why work for VPD?
VPD is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work in 2022-2023! See more about what our employees think! Working at VPD Government Solutions | Great Place to Work Robust employee benefits package beginning on 1st of the month following hire date including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with 5% employer matching- immediate vesting!
Flexible time off program including 3 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays Professional development opportunities
Employee-centric work culture including company sponsored events, happy hours, and team-building opportunities, frequent communications/information sharing from Leadership, supportive and positive teamwork environment, "open door" policy, etc.
Work Location: Hybrid - Washington DC - DoT
VPD is Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
VPD Uses E-Verify - Right to Work Poster
VPD Uses E-Verify - Participation Notice
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
EEO is the Law - Federal Contractors/Subcontractors
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Position Overview:
The Grants Project Manager will manage a contract to manage the pre-award process for FRA's funding programs such as the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Program, Federal State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (FSP) Program and the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program, among some other programs
Responsibilities:
- Provide project management oversight to project panels.
- Oversee the Notice of Funding (NOFO) Review Process Integrate several simultaneous NOFO review activities
- Prepare and track grants through review and funding process.
- Monitor timeliness, receipt and accuracy of grant applications, financial reporting documents and financial drawdowns.
- Manage and oversee grant applications
- Manage a team of 10 - 20 staff
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Management or equivalent degree
- 3+ years' experience related to federal discretionary grants management
- PMP Certification
- 1+ year knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is required; with a preference for US DOT or US DOT FRA; Grants management lifecycle experience
- U.S. Citizenship required
Why work for VPD?
VPD is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work in 2022-2023! See more about what our employees think! Working at VPD Government Solutions | Great Place to Work Robust employee benefits package beginning on 1st of the month following hire date including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with 5% employer matching- immediate vesting!
Flexible time off program including 3 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays Professional development opportunities
Employee-centric work culture including company sponsored events, happy hours, and team-building opportunities, frequent communications/information sharing from Leadership, supportive and positive teamwork environment, "open door" policy, etc.
Work Location: Hybrid - Washington DC - DoT
VPD is Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
VPD Uses E-Verify - Right to Work Poster
VPD Uses E-Verify - Participation Notice
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
EEO is the Law - Federal Contractors/Subcontractors
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision