Specialist IV - Grant Specialist

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

The successful Transportation Grant Specialist will join our dedicated client. We are seeking a professional, innovative, and detailed individual. You will primarily be involved in the financial components of grant agreements and modifications. This position will provide support for the administration of federal and state grant awards.

As a Transportation Grant Specialist, your day-to-day activities will include:

• Work with various stakeholders to provide technical review of applications, pay requests, and change requests in the client's grant management system
• Prepares grant contracts and associated financial components, including establishing funding using Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Prepares and manages the project funding award
• Performs high-level reviews of all grant agreements and modified grants prior to final execution
• Ensure that each grant is accurately and sufficiently funded at the beginning of the agreement
• Analyzes, prepares and implements project closeouts
• Compile, analyze, forecast, and report on federal and state grant expenditures
• Provide data system consolidation and gap analysis between client systems
• Perform budget management processes including preparation and presentation of compiled performance data
• Perform data management tasks using client's software.
• Research and interpret guidance regarding state and federal fiscal and financial regulations
• Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of project controls-related items
• Incorporate program procedures and processes within client standards and systems
• Adhere to and oversee internal Business Management System procedures, ensuring all projects are compliant
• Provide internal and external progress reports as required, as well as other ad-hoc requests

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• An understanding of working with clients and engaging with appropriate stakeholders

• A degree or equivalent in a relatable major preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates with 5+ years of finance experience, or a degree in finance, accounting or equivalent
• Experience building relationships and ensuring effective communication with all parties
• Pro-active, problem-solving mentality
• Ability to improve workplace productivity, efficiency, and performance
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Attention to detail is a requirement
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft office products
• SAP experience a plus

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence