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Grant Specialist/ Grants Administrator

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$40.00/hr. on w2 without benef
United States, Rhode Island, Providence
Apr 02, 2026
Job Title: Grant Specialist/ Grants Administrator Location: Providence RI 02908 Duration: 24+ months Working Hours: 40.00 hrs./ week Pay Rate: $40.00/hr. on W2 without benefits Job Description: The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) is seeking a Project Director-Grants / Emergency Management Grants & Finance Specialist to join its Grants and Finance team. This position supports the administration, monitoring, and financial oversight of federal emergency management and cybersecurity grant programs. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing or administering federal grants, preferably in an emergency management, homeland security, public safety, or governmental environment. College coursework is preferred; however, relevant grants administration experience is the primary qualification. Required Skills: Assisting in the drafting of cybersecurity-related grant program applications (investment justifications/work plans) and supporting applicants throughout the application process. Collaborating in the development of financial forecasts (budgets/allocations) and facilitating grant program roll-out meetings (virtual/in-person). Reviewing and scoring grant project applications in an impartial manner. Assisting in the completion of RIEMA quarterly and semi-annual reporting (FEMA GO), the Bi-annual Strategy Implementation Report (BSIR), and grant program amendments Assisting with the collection of grant-specific data for State/Federal audits. Creating sub-recipient grant award statements and grant award letters. Collecting sub-recipient quarterly and semi-annual reports. Auditing sub-recipient requests for reimbursement (payroll/procurement procedures). Reviewing sub-recipient requests for POP extensions and funding reallocations. Collecting data and submissions related to the National Cybersecurity Review (NCSR) for cybersecurity-related programs. Assisting with drafting grant project amendments and determinations. Drafting sub-recipient communications (close-outs / de-obligations / approvals). Conducting virtual sub-recipient desk audit reviews and in-person site visits to project locations (inspection of work/equipment inventory). Updating tracking information related to sub-recipient documentation and reimbursements. Confirming adherence to 2 CFR 200.0 - 200.521, policies in grant award assurances, the RI State Purchasing Policy, FEMA Authorized Equipment List, Completing all required State and Federal training.