Senior Grant Coordinator

Puerto Rico
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Job Summary:The Senior Grant Coordinator supports disaster recovery and other government programs by performing real-time review and analysis of documentation required by state and federal regulations and program policies. This role evaluates funding requests, analyzes unmet needs, and contributes to comprehensive spending plans aligned to short- and long-term recovery objectives. Responsibilities include improving intake and review workflows, preparing training and technical assistance for funded recipients, and producing real-time reporting to support transparency and accountability. The position performs day-to-day oversight and compliance analysis procedures, supports internal control practices to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, and assists with responses to state and federal monitoring activities.Job Duties:

Reviews and analyzes funding requests and supporting documentation for state and federal grant compliance
Manages intake workflows and tracks request status, deficiencies, and resolution timelines
Develops recommendations that prioritize funding based on unmet needs and program objectives
Assists with drafting comprehensive plans for deploying federal funds across eligible initiatives
Collaborates with team members to recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval decisions
Drafts and maintains program policies, procedures, and guidance documentation
Prepares training materials and deliver training sessions for applicants and funded recipients
Provides technical assistance and communicates eligible and ineligible costs using program rules
Produces real-time status reports and transparency content for public-facing reporting tools
Applies internal control concepts to identify compliance risks and control gaps
Supports responses to oversight, monitoring, audits, and records requests from government entities
Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise junior staff

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, or Law, required
Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, or Law, preferred

Experience:

Three (3) years to five (5) years of experience in a professional office setting, required
Experience in federal grant administration and compliance, preferred

License/Certifications:

Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS), preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP), preferred

Software:

Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, required
Experience with SharePoint or similar document management system, preferred
Experience with grant management systems, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant compliance concepts, documentation standards, and record retention practices
Ability to interpret written regulations, policies, and procedures and translate requirements into clear guidance
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to independently research federal guidance and apply findings to documented decisions
Ability to identify process bottlenecks and implement measurable workflow improvements
Strong business writing skills for policies, procedures, and public-facing content
Ability to manage multiple priorities with documented tracking and on-time completion
Ability to communicate professionally with government stakeholders and program participants

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

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