Fema Grants Compliance Specialist

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years, we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

Role Summary

MetaPhase supports FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate to help communities secure funding to prepare themselves against acts of terror and other catastrophic events. MetaPhase Consulting is seeking a Grants Compliance Specialist with 5+ years’ compliance experience to lead Grants Compliance reviews in support of our FEMA clients. Whether that is researching legislative, statutory, or policy requirements, analyzing programs against applicable standards, or developing corrective action plans to ensure future program alignment, the team member will serve as a valued and trusted partner to a quickly growing team. The successful candidate will have a foundational knowledge of the federal grants lifecycle and associated requirements and be comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Research and document comprehensive standards against which grant programs will be assessed for compliance.
• Review program documentation, activity, and outcomes against identified standards.
• Advise clients on compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
• Create effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
• Assess program elements to determine ongoing compliance risk.
• Develop training materials and compliance tools to ensure project and client team members are aware of and able to implement the latest regulations and processes.

What We Need From You (Required)

• A minimum of 5 years of direct experience in a grants management, federal compliance, or federal audit.
• Must have knowledge of 2 CFR 200 or similar authoritative sources
• Strong knowledge of federal grant processes or federal regulations.
• An analytical mindset with excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Bonus Points (Desired)

• 1+ years’ experience in federal consulting

Work Location

Hybrid- quarterly travel to DC area.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Clearance Level

Successful adjudication of FEMA suitability.

About MetaPhase Consulting

MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

Fastest Growing

• Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021
• Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022, 2023

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• Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
• Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

Company & Individual Awards

• 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business – CEO of the Year
• 2021 FedScoop 50 – Industry Leadership Award Nominee
• 2021, 2023 Moxie Award Finalist
• 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
• 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren
• 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 – Brett McLaren
• 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman
• 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business – Fred Costa
• 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award
• 2023 Elev8 Engage GovCon Finalist
• 2023 Consulting Magazine Leaders in Technology Finalist – Alexa Tsui (Mentor of the Year Award)
• 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million
• 2023 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year ($25 to $75 million) Awards Finalist

MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge of 2 CFR 200 or similar authoritative sources?
• Do you have a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in a grants management, federal compliance, or federal audit?

Work Location: Remote