Federal Grants Program Manager
Company: ICF
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Federal Grants Program Manager
With unprecedented funding to address climate change, EPA's Clean
School Bus Program provides the ability to existing school buses
with zero-emission and low-emission models and accelerate
supporting infrastructure. The outcome? Cleaner air, reduced health
risks, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and energy grid
resilience.
ICF is seeking a Pro gram Manager to lead EPA's Clean School Bus
Program. This position includes leading a team focused on tracking
application s through review and funding processes ; monitoring
receipt and accuracy of application documents ; monitoring,
evaluating, and resolving application issues ; preparing
application closeouts ; and reporting on progress, success, and
risks for the program.
What you'll be doing:
Lead a team of professionals responsible for tracking, assessing
eligibility, and finalizing grant and rebate application s
throughout the lifecycle including final payment.
Manage workforc e including assessment of resource requirements,
ensuring employees are successfully onboarded and trained, and
guiding the team to meet program requirements .
E valuate processes, identify and recommend process improvements,
and work within a collaborative team environment to implement
process solutions during program start-up and ongoing delivery.
Manage the application process in a manner that meets or exceeds
required contractual deliverables, including pipeline management
and reporting, application processing timeliness and quality, and
pro gram financials .
Serve as the client's primary point of contact for application
management programs in the clean energy sector . ---Respond to the
client's questions, concerns, and comments, as well as be proactive
in alerting the client to potential contractual or programmatic
issues.
Provide advisory management support services under contracts and
task orders, and work with task order managers to manage the
contractual elements of all subcontractors and subcontractor work
assignments. Develop and implement quality control measures.
Ensure all client key performance indicators are met.
Provide reports required by the client Contracting Officer,
invoicing and monthly activity reporting, and program management
reviews as requested.
Work collaboratively with business leads and subject matter experts
(SMEs) responsible for technical delivery; work closely with task
order managers and SMEs to develop and administer task order
budgets, commitments, plans and schedules, staffing, and management
requirements.
What you must have:
Bachelor's degree in project management, environmental policy,
environmental sciences, business, or related degree.
8+ years of proven experience in pro gram management ,
stakeholder/customer management, and/or grant management.
Experience within a start-up environment where program elements are
undefined .
A bility to nimbly address unanticipated requirements and/or
program changes.
Experience managing and leading pro gram teams with high levels of
client---satisfaction .
Ability to work collaboratively within a matrixed program team ,
both providing direction to application team and accepting
direction /recommendations from SMEs as needed.
Experience in fast - paced dynamic environment with ability to be a
hands-on problem solver and leader .
Operational experience with program metrics tracking and reporting
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What we'd like you to have:
MBA, MPP, MS in project management or other related advanced degree
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Experience with electric vehicle programs and/or technologies,
especially buses .
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification .
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written to
include---presentations,---editing---and proofreading skills .
Previous---experience---supporting---programs in an array of clean
energy fields .
Working at ICF
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with
intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day.
Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle
unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and
governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual
respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an
inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal
opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any
protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin,
color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation,
religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status.
Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and
collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy
(https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited
to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and
individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of
the application and employment process. To request an accommodation
please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to
assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and
will be used only to the extent required to provide needed
reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: Know
Your Rights
(https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf)
and Pay Transparency Statement
(https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in
determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited
to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and
competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location,
education and certifications as well as contract provisions
regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The
pay range for this position is :
$91,384.00 - $155,352.00
Virginia Remote Office (VA99)
Need help? We're here:ICFCareerCenter@icf.com
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with
approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical
consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work
together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives.
We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge
engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most
complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients
have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn
more at icf.com
(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3731098-1&h=2556622195&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icf.com%2F&a=icf.com)
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