Description

Guardians of Honor is a small management consulting firm supporting the federal government since 1997 (www.gohnow.com). GOH is seeking an exceptional STEM engagement professional.

The Grants Coordinator and Data Analyst is responsible for leading grants management data analysis and reporting tasks and serving as the primary data / system point of contact between the functional and technical teams. The Grants Coordinator and Data Analyst is responsible for providing dedicated customer service to clients by executing grants management processes that deliver on client needs and expectations. The Senior Coordinator/Analyst organizes and executes specific tasks throughout the grants management lifecycle to enable a seamless participant, grantee, and client experience. The Grants Coordinator and Data Analyst is also responsible for assisting with building, maintaining, and testing databases and IT infrastructure, consolidating data from multiple sources, so analysts and team members may easily access and interpret data reliably. Through effective system design, supports the efficient completion of tasks as team members utilize the organized data for analytical and operational use such as evaluating performance and informing planning and strategy. Along with improving on past performance with returning clients, this position’s detailed, high-quality, on-time completion of tasks, sets up GOH for new and recurring business.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

Monitor project timelines and task allocations - updating management tools with status for assigned activities in real time
Coordinate and collaborate across team to assure that all work products content and functionality are of highest quality and informed with up-to-date information
Attend weekly contract management and daily stand-up meetings as needed to support contract execution
Develop SOPs and QC procedures; and update to reflect efficiencies, best practices, and lessons learned
Contributes to client progress and status reports (i.e., monthly reports, weekly registration metrics, etc.)
Develops and edits agendas and meeting minutes from client planning committee meetings and status meetings
Assist with market research and drafting agreements for subcontractors, vendors, and consultants
Prepare and maintain project file folders with all completed work products, artifacts, and deliverables
Contribute to quality control process - to include peer review of work products and coordinating QC of deliverables
Document quality control of work products and deliverables prior to delivery to client and/or management
Stay up to date on necessary technology and processes and show initiative in capturing, documenting, and implementing best practices and lessons learned to improve quality and efficiency of services and solutions
Mentorship and training of existing team members
Develop databases, reports, and other tools as needed to support efficiencies and process improvement
Support key pre- and post-award grants management activities, such as, but not limited to: materials, correspondence, web content, surveys / forms and information collection tasks, reviewer/competition websites, SharePoint sites, answering emails and phones, preparing analysis and reports, help desk inquiry log, application screening, reviewer recruitment, reviewer and panel rosters, panel assignments, honoraria payments, funding slates, decision letters, project abstracts,G5/GrantSolutions/etc. administration, closeout functions, and other activities as assigned
Work closely with Data Engineer to develop and maintain new applications and databases within the government approved secure cloud
Lead coordination and develop methodologies to support functional team in execution of daily activities to include data storage, data validation, data analysis, etc. to support project goals
Maintain and update grants management databases
Program databases and systems with standard and ad hoc reporting capabilities
Support database administration and oversee maintenance of data, databases, and systems
Test systems, lead test scenarios, and identify/document/remediate all issues
Serve as task lead and junior project manager as needed for defined projects and activities

Other Duties

The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Also, the essential functions described are not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities; additional tasks may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:None

Competency (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, perspective, and all aspects of work
Demonstrates the ability to plan and maintain control of time spent on specific tasks, with intent to work smarter, not harder
Demonstrates proficient written and verbal communication skills in daily communication, client interaction, and work products
Able to work individually and with others to achieve project and organizational goals
Understands and follows company standards to deliver consistent and predictable results
Demonstrates specialized knowledge and abilities within service areas
Demonstrates ability to plan, lead and manage projects to deliver desired outcomes

Work Environment:The work environment is a typical office setting or virtual/remote setting.

Physical demands:The physical demands of the job include sitting for extended periods, and occasional

walking and standing.

Reports to:Grants Manager

Position type and expected hours of work:This is a full-time exempt position. Typical work hours are

Monday-Friday, 40-60 hours per week. Some job activities may be required outside of typical

workdays/hours. Overtime is expected during peak periods.

Travel:Not applicable.

Required education and experience:Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field required

Additional eligibility qualifications:Master’s degree preferred

Additional eligibility qualifications:At least 4 years of experience in the fields of IT operations, cyber security, database development, or software development

Equal employment opportunity statement:All employment decisions will be made without regard to

age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law