Grants Specialist

Title: Grants Specialist

Location: White Plains, NY (3 days Onsite)

Duration: 12 months contract

About Cogent Infotech

At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 23 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Position Summary

At the direction of the Grants Compliance Manager (GCM), the Grants Specialist will assist the GCM in administering the tasks associated with Grant Management Procedure, which directs how Canals will handle tasks and ensure adherence with compliance throughout the grants management cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• At the direction of the Grants Compliance Manager the Grants Specialist:
• Assists the GCM in managing both Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hazard and disaster financial recovery and external grant/funding opportunities.
• Prepares grant reimbursement requests prior to submittal to GCM for eventual submission to grantor agency.
• Assists in tracking funded projects to prevent over-expenditure of funds, ineligible expenditures and ensure awards are fully expended.
• Assists in ensuring an accurate, timely, efficient and transparent process for the entire grant reimbursement life cycle, from proposal to close.
• Assists with the execution of procedures consistent with adopted policies.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of professional business administration, grant administration, or related work experience.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and 365.
• Adept at online research and information gathering.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Understanding of federal and state grant processes and related requirements.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and organize large amounts of data.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist.

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