Grants Specialist

VPD Government Solutions is a rapidly growing, employee-centric professional services company providing Program Management, Agile IT Project Management, Business Analysis, Federal Acquisition Support Services and Facilities Investment Planning & Management Services to our Federal Clients. Our employees proudly serve as trusted advisors and innovative problem solvers for our clients. We are seeking a Grants Specialist to join our diverse and talented team.

Position Overview:

The Grants Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Child Nutrition Programs within the Community Food Systems Division (CFSD). This position will be instrumental in furthering the Agency's mission by managing the Farm to School Grant Program. A successful candidate shall have the skills, qualifications, knowledge, and level of experience to independently perform the duties outlined below with minimal supervision and guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Review, Tracking, and Retention of Grantee Reports and Deliverables
• Technical Assistance for Grantees
• Post-Award Activities and Closeout
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access, in order to manage correspondence, reports, and other administrative tasks
• Knowledge of, and experience with, various Webinar platforms, such as WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Demonstrated relevant employment experience in cooperative agreement or grant management, preferably with federal grant regulations and grant management processes
• Proficiency in English to communicate with FNS staff and grantees
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, discuss and clarify instructions, and use proper punctuation and grammar when drafting materials and correspondence
• Consistent demonstration of professionalism, fairness, cooperation, and respect towards co-workers and FNS customers
• Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines and priorities while maintaining organization and attention to detail
• Extensive written and verbal communication skills, including good responsiveness to co-workers and potential/current grantees

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with public health, nutrition, or foodservice grant programs

Why work for VPD?

• VPD is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work in 2021! 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!
• Profit sharing
• Flexible time off program including 3 weeks of paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Opportunities for professional development
• 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.

VPD is Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• EEO is the Law - Federal Contractors/Subcontractors
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote- Washington DC - USDA