Grant Coordinator (Financial Specialist II)

Seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented grant researcher, writer and application specialist with a proven track record of success. The successful candidate will play a critical role in researching, identifying and securing grant funding opportunities to support the organizations programs and initiatives. The position will involve a combination of research, proposal writing, collaboration and liaison with other departments, and overall management of the grant.

Position secures funding, identifying, pursuing, and managing grant opportunities. This position is responsible for the entire grant lifecycle, from research and application to monitoring and reporting. Research, writing, and project management, with a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills. Key responsibilities include researching grant opportunities, collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather information, preparing, and submitting high-quality grant applications, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and maintaining comprehensive documentation. Also oversees the evaluation of grant-funded programs and manage all associated paperwork and reporting.

Duties include:

• Researches grant funding opportunities to support agency programs and initiatives.
• Develops compelling grant applications that comply with all requirements.
• Routinely presents grant status information to agency leadership.
• Coordinates with agency stakeholders to ensure grant applications are comprehensive.
• Collaborates with other public safety partners to share information.
• Manages grant funding to ensure monies are utilized in compliance with grant requirements.
• Develops required grant reporting documents such as grant award approval, grant closeout, third quarter, carryover, and other.

• Prepares and/or analyzes financial data and makes recommendations;
• Plans, organizes and participates in the reconciliation of funds;
• Prepares long range revenue and expenditure estimates necessary to forecast economic feasibility of various projects;
• Reviews and verifies postings to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts;
• Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures;
• Prepares or assist development of the agency budget and monitors budget status.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
• Ability to prepare, interpret and analyze financial reports and statements;
• Ability to develop and apply budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, polygraph exam, and psychological exam to the satisfaction of the employer.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three years of experience in grant research, writing and proposal development preferably in the public safety sector.
• Grant management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of and experience with local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding.
• Thorough understanding of and experience with grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of effective grant writing techniques.
• Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
• Excellent project management skills and experience, and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience and ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
• Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects.