Lead Grants Administrator

ICF

Lead Grants Administrator supporting state and local government clients in managing federal grants. Collaborating on financial compliance and program management for disaster recovery portfolios.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • California, Florida, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior-level financial and grants management support for various grant programs, from program startup through closeout.
Serve as a subject matter expert, lead, or support financial management frameworks, including:
o Budget development and tracking
o Cost estimating and cost allocation methodologies
o Cash management and drawdown processes
o Expenditure verification and eligibility reviews
Apply accounting principles to ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of grant-funded expenditures in compliance with GAAP and federal requirements.
Manage federal funds and reconcile transactions and accounts.
Prepare and review financial policies, procedures, desk guides, and training materials for government staff and public stakeholders.
Assist clients with financial reporting and oversight, reconciliations, and audit support.
Support development, implementation, and review of internal controls consistent with 2 CFR 200 Subparts D and E.
Support subrecipient and contractor financial monitoring, including risk assessments and corrective action plans.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including program management, compliance, data, and policy specialists.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in grants management, financial management, or accounting within government or government consulting environments.
5+ years of direct and demonstrated experience with federal, state, or locally funded grant programs, including:
o Cost estimating and budgeting for large-scale, multi-year grant-funded programs.
o Analyzing complex financial data and translating it into clear guidance for non-financial audiences.
5+ years of experience with:
o 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)
o Federal cost principles and eligibility requirements
Able and willing to travel (flight and vehicle) based on client and program needs.
Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementgrants managementbudget developmentcost estimatingcash managementexpenditure verificationaccounting principlesfinancial reportinginternal controlsdata analysis

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillstraining developmentproblem-solvingattention to detailclient supportrisk assessmentguidance translation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Public Administration