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  Req#: 62
  Working Title
  
  Technical Advisor - Grants Performance and Integration
  
  Payroll Title
  
  Senior Specialist
  
  Location
  
  BCSA Remote or Work from Home - WASHINGTON, DC 20036 US (Primary)
  
  Category
  
  Administrative / Clerical
  
  Job Type
  
  Full-time
  
  Job Classification
  
  Salaried
  
  Exemption Type
  
  Exempt
  
  Type of Hire
  
  Contingent
  
  Security Clearance Required
  
  DHS Suitability
  
  Education
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  Travel
  
  Up to 25%
  
  Job Description
  
  BCS Allegient has a 35-year history of helping government, research, and private sector clients implement their programs and missions to achieve success. We offer a breadth of professional support services in the areas of business management, communications, systems engineering, analysis, mission execution, and organization performance. We are currently in search of a Technical Advisor - Grants Performance and Integration to support a federal agency.
  
  Seeking an experienced professional with extensive FEMA grants knowledge, gained through direct involvement at department, regional, and recipient levels. The Technical Advisor serves as a vital link between policy, funding, and performance within FEMA's grant programs, supporting the Grants Program Directorate (GPD) and collaborating with Resilience, Recovery, Response divisions, and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The ideal candidate understands FEMA's operational ecosystem, has experience assisting regions with complex award closures, advising states on monitoring, and aligning funding, policy, and program objectives.
  
  • Support FEMA leadership and regional offices in monitoring grant performance for HSGP, EMPG, HMGP, FMA, and BRIC programs.
  • Collaborate with program and finance teams to ensure awards remain on schedule and comply with 2 CFR 200, OMB Circulars, and FAPG.
  • Assess budgets, drawdowns, and performance metrics to identify risks and ensure audit preparedness.
  • Utilize ND Grants, GrantSolutions, and PRISM systems to reconcile data and generate executive reports.
  • Develop and revise internal guidance documents, templates, and SOPs for clarity and consistency in grants administration.
  • Partner with regional and state stakeholders to enhance oversight, reporting, and compliance.
  • Share insights and best practices across FEMA offices to improve efficiency and accountability.
  
  
  Job Requirements
  
  
  • 10+ years of grants management experience, including recent support for FEMA, DHS, or state emergency management programs.
  • In-depth knowledge of 2 CFR 200, OMB Circulars, and FEMA's Financial Assistance Policy and Guidance (FAPG).
  • Proven ability to navigate FEMA's operational structure-headquarters, regions, and recipient levels-to align policy with performance.
  • Hands-on proficiency with ND Grants, GrantSolutions, and PRISM systems.
  • Skilled communicator able to brief leadership and coordinate across program and finance offices.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's or certification (CGMS, PMP, CPA) preferred.
  • Eligible for Public Trust clearance and able to work in a high-accountability environment.
  
  Desired Training: • ND Grants System Certification • FEMA Financial Management for Grants (IS-0875.A) • Grants Management Technical Assistance (GMTA) Series • FEMA Regional Grants Officer (RGO) Training • Emergency Management Institute (EMI) coursework (e.g., IS-1000, IS-0878, IS-212.B) • DHS Financial Management / Internal Controls for Federal Grants Preferred Certifications • Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) - NGMA • Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) Level II/III • Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - preferred for financial oversight or audit liaison functions
  
  We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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