Job Description: Federal Grants Management Specialist

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote – United States Only

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Federal Grants Management Specialists to support an important project requiring in-depth knowledge of federal grant administration, compliance, and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will contribute your professional expertise to help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems. Your knowledge will help improve how AI models understand, interpret, and respond to complex federal grants management scenarios through accurate, high-quality input.

Scope of Work

1. Draft federal funding announcements and Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), clearly defining program objectives, eligibility criteria, application instructions, and evaluation standards.

2. Review and evaluate federal grant applications by assessing applicant eligibility, project merit, budget justifications, and compliance with funding requirements.

3. Prepare formal grant monitoring findings, identifying compliance deficiencies, supporting documentation, applicable regulations, and recommended corrective actions.

4. Review and annotate grant applications, award documents, budgets, and compliance reports to develop high-quality AI training materials.

5. Evaluate AI-generated grants management content for regulatory accuracy, procedural compliance, and alignment with federal requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).

6. Develop realistic grant management scenarios, reference responses, and evaluation criteria covering pre-award, award, and post-award processes.

Required Qualifications

1. Proven professional experience in federal grants management, particularly in GS-1109 positions or equivalent roles within federal, state, or local government grant administration.

2. Hands-on experience drafting funding announcements, reviewing and scoring grant applications, and documenting monitoring or audit findings.

3. Strong knowledge of federal grants management processes, compliance standards, and reporting requirements.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory and procedural information clearly and accurately.

5. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to interpret federal grant regulations and documentation.

6. Ability to collaborate effectively and maintain a high level of customer service in a remote work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior experience working with AI training, model evaluation, or technical content review.

2. Familiarity with evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy, regulatory compliance, and procedural consistency.

3. Experience developing training materials, assessment scenarios, or reference documentation related to federal grants administration.