Grants and Agreements Coordinator in Charleston, South Carolina at Lynker Technologies

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. We are currently seeking a sharp and talented Grants and Agreements Coordinator to support a long-term contract with NOAA's Office for Coastal Management (OCM). The Grants and Agreements Coordinator selected will be responsible for all Acquisition, Administrative and Financial services for the organization. Position supports execution of OCM’s mission, while ensuring compliance with appropriate federal, DOC, NOAA, and NOS laws, regulations, and policies. Work cross cuts and supports all the office’s Regions, Divisions and Programs, and provides technical expertise and support for the following activities:

The ideal Grants and Agreements Coordinator 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 demonstrates strong communication skills and collaborates 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.

Duties of the Grants and Agreements Coordinator will include the following:

• 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 the SME for the eRA Grants System, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure effective use.

The Ideal Grants and Agreements Coordinator selected should have the following:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and 2+ 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 securely.
• 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).

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.