Grant Management Specialist - On-Call
About this role
Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengthens communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is “yes,” then you belong at Ambipar.
Job Description
Position Summary
This opening is for a Grant Management Specialist position to support State and Local Governments with design and implementation of federally funded programs focused on assisting organizations with overcoming the short-term and long-term impacts of COVID-19. The candidate will work on a dynamic team comprised of highly experienced policy and program design specialists, data analysts, and highly engaged clients to meet fast-paced project requirements and provide end-user support. Every day, our team members work to inform decision makers how to best address their most complex challenges brought on by the COVID-19 public health crisis, and the associated budgetary impacts on operational continuity.
Position Details
Reports to: Project Manager
Location: Remote
Position Type: On-Call
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Pay: Hourly
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Travel: None
Essential Job Functions
Work with government organizations to maximize federal assistance programs to mitigate long-term impacts of COVID-19.
Perform research, apply appropriate analytical methodologies, and summarize findings for eligibility of expenditures utilizing federal funds.
Quickly research and provide guidance on emerging and/or changing federal policies for COVID-19 federal assistance programs, such as HHS Provider Relief Fund and the U.S. Treasury's Coronavirus Relief Fund.
Assist State and Local government clients with expedient but compliant development of streamlined COVID-19 related grant programs with focus on economic revitalization, housing and food security, local community organization partnerships, and public health/social services support initiatives.
Develop associated grant documentation to stand up programs including subrecipient agreements, grant agreements, performance reporting, subrecipient monitoring strategies, and closeout checklists.
Create policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and business process guidelines for use of federal funding received by state and local governments.
Create performance metrics, collect performance data, and apply appropriate analytical methodologies and visualization techniques to evaluate grant/program performance of State/Local government and associated subrecipients.
Develop tailored briefing materials and reports to communicate concepts, analysis results, and recommendations to a diverse group of stakeholders.
Be comfortable presenting your work to a small audience conveying results or facilitating discussion to support a client decision.
Maintain a positive working environment, growth mindset, and can-do attitude to foster productive and healthy team and client relationships.
Identify opportunities for enhancing service offerings and developing business within a client organization or business area.
Support the development of proposals for new and existing work.
Minimum Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree
5-7 years of management consulting experience with emphasis on grant administrator and federal assistance or public policy
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities concurrently
Must possess strong interpersonal communications and teamwork skills
Takes ownership of projects and can prioritize assignments based on client's needs
Authorized to work in the US
Preferred Job Requirements
Experience with performance measures and process mapping.
Ability to distill information, develop insights, and work alongside clients to solve complex challenges.
Ability to be a self-starter, team player, and leader in a fast-paced environment.
Work Schedule
This position requires the following time and staffing commitment:
Regular work hours with potential for overtime
Job Description Disclaimer
This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.
Commitment to Diversity
Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled
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Company at a glance
Ambipar USA is a specialized partner for high-hazard, high-consequence operations, combining industrial services, emergency response, and environmental solutions into one integrated platform. Ambipar operates a network of service locations and response bases, positioned to support industrial facilities, transportation corridors, ports, terminals, and energy infrastructure with 24/7 coverage. Our teams are built around HAZMAT and complex incident management, with recognized expertise in chemical, petrochemical, and multi-commodity risk. From tank cleaning, integrity work, and plant maintenance to spill response, remediation, and waste management, we support the lifecycle of industrial assets with safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution.
Ambipar is a leading commercial hazmat response organization, with experience managing large-scale chemical releases, oil spills, fires, and multi-agency emergencies across all modes of transportation. Our teams specialize in containment, product transfer, neutralization, and decontamination, using advanced equipment and engineered systems to stabilize incidents and protect people, assets, and the environment. This capability is backed by 24/7 command center, technical support, and a broad response network.
Beyond immediate response, Ambipar delivers environmental solutions that cover remediation, hazardous waste packaging, transport and disposal, plus long-term recovery programs. We align practices with stringent regulatory requirements, helping clients reduce environmental liabilities while maintaining business continuity and protecting reputation. Our portfolio also includes industrial cleaning, confined space work, decommissioning, and specialized projects in complex, high-risk environments. For clients seeking a single partner to manage hazardous materials, complex operations, and environmental risk, Ambipar provides an integrated, incident-tested solution from preparedness through response and recovery.
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