AttainX is searching for a dynamic and talented Grants Management Analyst to join our team supporting our client in Washington, DC.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Service or related discipline. Master’s degree or above highly preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience in establishing and leading programs in the agriculture sector.
• Experience working with career program leaders to obtain administration objectives and policy goals.
• Ability to lead, manage and advise stakeholders on USDA Rural Development’s grant initiatives and priority policy issues.
• Background and experience drafting and interpreting legislation, program, policy and other administrative documents.
• Must have analytical mindset, in-depth knowledge of business processes to review and analyze requirements, estimating costs and establishing processes and system protocols.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications, such as Salesforce, SharePoint, Oracle Database and Microsoft Office.

• Support USDA Rural Development’s Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC) grant initiatives to help eligible entities through planning support, technical assistance, and training to foster placemaking activities in rural communities.
• Participates in and contributes to the development of funding announcements, federal register notices, application and application review guides.
• Assist in the creation of a grants management policies and procedures manual for the RPIC program.
• Manage post award activities on all active cooperative agreements, including assisting grantees with post award changes i.e., work plan, budget, no cost extension, etc.
• Assist in tracking the performance of the grantee and monitoring that grantee follows the rules and laws related to the program.
• Work with stakeholders on USDA Rural Development’s grant initiatives and priority policy issues.
• Analyze requirements, business processes, estimate costs and make recommendations for improvement based on industry trends and professional business knowledge.

• Report common patterns, questions, and other issues and identify effective solutions.

• Create and present reports, prepare well-documented functional specifications to support recommendations.
• Establish specifications for new projects by developing project goals, phases, and budgets
• Participate in design discussions and ensure required functional specifications are delivered.

About Us

AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence.

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short Term Disability.

EEO Commitment:

AttainX is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. These protections also extend to applicants. Follow the links below to find out more;

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Accommodations:

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation, please send an email to HR@AttainX.com. Indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Physical Demands:

Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderat