Grant Lifecycle Specialist in Washington, District of Columbia at CLJ Consulting And Contracting LLC

Grants Lifecycle Specialist

Location: Washington, DC / Other DOL ETA locations
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $40.87 - $45-67

Security Requirement: Must successfully complete NACI/HSPD-12 suitability requirements, fingerprinting, identity verification, and PIV credentialing.

Position Summary

CLJ Consulting and Contracting LLC is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Grants Lifecycle Specialists to support the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Grants Management (OGM).

This is an exciting opportunity to support nationally significant workforce development, economic mobility, and employment initiatives through the administration of federal grant programs. The Grants Lifecycle Specialist plays a critical role in supporting all phases of the federal grants process, including pre-award, award, post-award administration, financial and data analysis, audit resolution, and grant closeout activities.

Successful candidates will work alongside federal program officials and grants management professionals to ensure compliance with federal regulations, data integrity, accountability, and timely delivery of grants management services.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Four years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal grants administration or grants management operations.
• Experience with GrantSolutions or similar federal grants management systems.
• Experience supporting pre-awards, awards, post-awards, audit resolution, or grant closeout activities.
• Knowledge of federal financial assistance regulations and grants management practices.
• Experience reviewing grant budgets, financial reports, or funding actions.
• Experience conducting data validation, quality assurance, and reporting activities.
• Experience supporting USASpending reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing grant modifications, award packages, or closeout documentation.
• Experience supporting Department of Labor, Department of Education, HHS, HUD, USDA, DOJ, or other federal grant-making agencies.
• Familiarity with federal records management and document control requirements