Grants and Agreements Coordinator/ Program Analyst at CSS Inc. – Charleston, South Carolina

CSS, Inc. has a opening for a full-time Grants and Agreements Coordinator/Program Analyst to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management (OCM). The successful candidate will support the Business Operations Division (BOD) which is responsible for all Acquisition, Administrative and Financial services for OCM.

The ideal candidate will work with limited guidance and oversight, on analytical duties across multiple functional areas, including but not limited to federal grants and interagency agreements (federal and nonfederal), finance, and communications. This position is responsible for developing reports and analytical products as well as reviewing and critiquing of grants and agreements prepared by technical staff, contractors, consultants, or other stakeholders. The candidate will evaluate program performance, transition activities, and quality management processes by analyzing data, systems, information, and workflows. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and collaborate effectively within team environments, including both technical and non-technical staff. The position also requires an interest in researching and integrating new technologies into existing workflows and working with management to help define and implement enterprise-level data solutions.

This position requires full-time, in-office support at NOAA OCM in Charleston, SC.

Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support and promote grants management best practices to ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
• Provide administrative liaison support to grant applicants, recipients, and NOAA officials for matters related to funding announcements and awards.
• Coordinate development of a grants plan with BOD Grants Coordinator
• Generate reports on grant and agreement status, delinquencies, and related metrics.
• Serve as non-federal program officer for requests for applications and awards; and coordinating with appropriate federal program officer for inherently governmental functions.
• Participate in and document grant-related meetings and briefings.
• Obtain and maintain Program Officer certification as required.
• Serve as the OCM point of contact and office-wide coordinator for current and planned agreements, ensuring compliance with congressional legislation and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Develop and maintain a real-time Annual Agreements Plan to track the status of all agreements from development through submission, funding, execution, and close- out.
• Provide technical assistance to OCM federal managers and staff in developing funded and unfunded agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and financial requirements.
• Prepare, review, submit, and facilitate agreement packages through administrative review, legal clearance, and allotment processes.
• Collect data and information to support the preparation of data call responses.
• Coordinate with Budget Execution personnel on the receipt of funds for grants and agreements, ensuring proper obligation and expenditure in accordance with regulations, appropriations, and policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency by researching and applying innovative technologies and solutions.
• Develop expertise and serve as subject matter expert for the eRA Grants System, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure effective use.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) plus 5 years of experience in a related business field.
• Federal Funding & Grants Experience: Background in Federal funding assistance, Federal grants, and Interagency agreements.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with computers, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Drive tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Strong professional oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills for teamwork and collaboration. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with Federal management, colleagues and external partners.
• Work Style & Independence: Self-starter capable of working independently in a small team environment with minimal supervision.
• High-Level Support & Confidentiality: Experience working with or supporting high-level management, and ability to handle sensitive or confidential data
• Procedures & Documentation: Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidance documents and the ability to create or update SOPs as needed.
• Security Clearance: Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NACI) and maintain it throughout the duration of employment.

At CSS, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and merit-based workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.