Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000
Empirical Corporation is on the rise in financial management services, and we’re looking for a sharp, motivated Grants Management Specialist to join our team! We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to lead and support the full lifecycle of grant management, from application development to closeout.
What You'll Do:
- Manage the full grant lifecycle—from application and budgeting to closeout
- Monitor expenditures for compliance with 2 CFR 200 and agency-specific guidelines
- Reconcile accounts to ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable
- Collaborate with program teams on grant applications, budgets, and documentation
- Conduct risk assessments and identify compliance issues with recommended solutions
- Maintain accurate records in grant management systems
- Coordinate with finance, program, and compliance teams for seamless operations
- Provide responsive, service-oriented support to internal and external stakeholders
- Foster innovation, share knowledge, and contribute to a collaborative team culture
- Stay informed on evolving grant regulations and funding opportunities
We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Minimum 6 years of experience managing grants from application to closeout
- CPA candidate or CGFM preferred
- Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations (2 CFR 200)
- Skilled in grant budgeting, application development, and account reconciliation
- Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and multiple funding streams (federal, state, local)
- Proficient in grant management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to innovation and teamwork
- Tech-savvy and eager to share knowledge and promote continuous learning
- Ability to pass a federal background check; U.S. Citizenship may be required for some engagements
Empirical Corporation is a financial, consulting, and information technology firm focused on delivering improved financial management through automation, expanding data-driven decision-making, and audit-defensible financial reporting. We provide technical guidance and advice on accounting, audit, financial reporting, and financial system configuration, financial automation, and implementation matters. We are known for our subject matter expertise, attention to detail, and high-quality, results-oriented outputs.
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
- Competitive compensation and bonus programs for outstanding achievements.
- Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.
- Generous paid time off – 11 paid holidays and vacation/personal/sick day PTO.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Matching 401 (k) retirement plan.
- Reimbursement for certification exams, CPE, other education opportunities, and professional association membership dues.
Empirical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of the application.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- At least 6 years of experience managing grants from application through closeout
- Knowledge of federal grant regulations, including 2 CFR 200
- Experience with grant budgeting, application development, and account reconciliation
- Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and federal, state, and local funding streams
- Proficiency with grant management systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to pass a federal background check
- U.S. Citizenship may be required for some engagements
- CPA candidate or CGFM certification
- Service-oriented mindset and commitment to innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning
What We Do
Since 1997, Empirical has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and reliable solutions provider to financial, IT, and program leaders across the Federal Government. We deliver superior outcomes, solve complex challenges, and continually improve results for every customer. We offer best-in-class and comprehensive financial management, audit, enterprise risk management, strategic planning and advisory services, and innovative financial and analytics technology solutions. Our mission is to develop sound strategies, deliver exceptional services, and converge with the power of technologies to enable leaders to improve program performance, increase operational efficiencies, make informed decisions, drive transformational change, and achieve mission success. In a continued fiscally constrained climate, dynamic technology landscape, and need for greater transparency, our company is uniquely positioned to help leaders make smarter planning, budgeting, program execution, and technology decisions to drive success. Empirical helps teams overcome challenges and obstacles faced every day at Federal organizations to achieve results. Our team elevates leaders to drive change that aligns with mission goals. The convergence of our financial management expertise, technical skills, and analytic capabilities, along with a highly qualified and certified team, makes Empirical the #1 contractor choice for agencies and teaming partners. Our company offers the following capabilities: -Financial Management -Risk Management and Audit -Finance and Analytics Technology Solutions -Strategic Planning and Advisory Support
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