Lead Associate Grants Management - 90384774 - Washington

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid based out of Washington DC

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Reporting to the Director, Grants Management, this position provides support to the fund source management processes, including determination of funding sources for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. Main activities include federal, state, and internal financial reporting, complex data analysis, reconciliations of fund sources, as well as ongoing systems maintenance, updates, and improvements. This position also provides budgeting, financial analysis, and support to various departments across the organization to ensure projects are being delivered in accordance with federal regulations and contractual requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Update and maintain fund sources information in various financial systems for Amtrak’s capital potfolio.
• Fund Source data analysis and reconciliations of all Amtrak’s fund sources, including federal, state, internal and third-party funding sources.
• Work with various departments to ensure all fund sources are set up correctly in various financial systems.
• Preparation of internal and external reporting of expenditures by fund source
• Provide data support related to internal and external auditors.
• Support the pre-award application and post-award processes of federal grants.
• Gather and analyze financial and narrative data, prepare and submit periodic reports to fulfill contractual requirements and provide context for management decisions.
• Prepare and track required payment requests using SAP, MS Excel and other tools as required.
• Maintain detailed files and electronic records of grant documents according to generally accepted best practices for grants management.
• Document compliance and administrative requirements of grant awards.
• Analyze grant expenditures and activities to ensure they are allowable according to agreements, solve any deficiencies and propose corrective actions to avoid unallowable activities to be posted against the grants.
• Other tasks, as assigned, to support the Office of Grant Management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated expert level skills in financial analysis and reporting using budgeting software and spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
• Excellent math, written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail in work products and document management
• Proficiency in using general office software applications including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint (expert level)
• Prior satisfactory job performance
• Demonstrated PC software skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent math, analytical, written, and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
• Ability to manage time and complete tasks with minimum supervision

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with SAP Software or other ERP system including system implementation and system enhancements
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 grant requirements
• Previous experience with funds management systems
• Previous experience working with transportation grant programs
• Knowledge of transportation infrastructure, national transportation funding priorities and resources for transportation funding
• Understanding of transportation planning and capital program development

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: 

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $94,300-$122,256. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:163374
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia; Delaware; New York; Pennsylvania

Work Arrangement:04-Hybrid Weekly 
Job Family/Function:Finance 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:0 - 5% 

You power our progress through your performance.
 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.