OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE - Grants Management

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference. Diversity & Inclusion, is simply who we are and what we do.

ICF seeks an Operations Associate with coordination experience in criminal justice, juvenile justice or victim services projects to support a financial management training and technical assistance project on behalf of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). The Operations Specialist will provide support for training and technical assistance (TTA) activities including responding to field requests for technical assistance, maintaining a clearinghouse of current and relevant organizational financial management and grants management materials, supporting webinars as needed, conducting grantee outreach, providing project infrastructure and administrative support, and providing logistics support for regional trainings and meetings.

We are open to supporting 100% remote work anywhere within the US.

What you will do

Support project training and technical assistance (TTA) deliverySupport virtual TTA and other webinars as necessaryDraft outreach materials including correspondence and eblastsMaintain and update project Standard Operating Procedures and templatesManage and monitor a project dashboard and SharePoint portalSupport project quality control through activities such as monitoring deliverables schedule, master project files, and ensuring compliance with project SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)Provide logistics support for trainings and regional meetings (i.e., meeting space, A/V equipment, travel support) as neededCollect and compile data for project reportsCreate and process consultant agreements and expense vouchersPerform other related duties as assigned

The work requires collaboration with a variety of clients and project points of contact. The candidate must plan and carry out concurrent activities that will ensure a timely and orderly provision of TTA, and must display decisiveness, diplomacy, and sound judgment in resolving difficult problems in work assignments, which are often of a complex and sensitive nature. The candidate must be able to multi-task, and display sensitivity to the confidential nature of federal client work and of the communications between ICF and clients.

Your minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.Minimum 3 years in coordinating complex projects.Minimum 1 year working knowledge of effective provisions of TTA program.US citizenship required by federal government contract.This position requires a Public Trust security clearance. Applicants will be subject to government security investigation to obtain clearance prior to the start date.

Additional skills we expect you to have

Ability to create and manage timelines and collaborate with other teams to complete a project deliverable.Ability to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks with accuracy.Strong writing and proofreading skills with careful attention to detail.Proficiency with MS Office Applications: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel

What we would like you to have

Knowledge of the general nature of the victim services and victims’ rights fieldExperience with remote and web-based learningExperience with meeting and conference logisticsExperience with webinar platformsKnowledge of email marketing platforms such as GOV Delivery and MailChimpAbility to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and tasksProject coordinationExperience with Smartsheet, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, WebEx and Zoom

Professional skills you will use

Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing, demonstrated highly professional demeanor.Excellent verbal and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work with various levels of internal staff, clients, grantees, and vendors required.Ability to work autonomously and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Ability to create and manage timelines and collaborate with the team to complete project deliverables.

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. 

 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$57,737.00 - $98,153.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)