Description Guardians of Honor is a small management consulting firm supporting the federal government since 1997 ( www.gohnow.com ). GOH is seeking an exceptional STEM engagement professional. The Grants Coordinator and Data Analyst is responsible for leading grants management data analysis and reporting tasks and serving as the primary data/system point of contact between the functional and technical teams. This position involves providing dedicated customer service to clients by executing grants management processes that deliver on client needs and expectations. The Senior Coordinator/Analyst organizes and executes specific tasks throughout the grants management lifecycle to enable a seamless participant, grantee, and client experience. Additionally, this role includes assisting with building, maintaining, and testing databases and IT infrastructure, consolidating data from multiple sources for reliable access and interpretation. Through effective system design, the role supports the efficient completion of tasks as team members utilize organized data for analytical and operational use, such as evaluating performance and informing planning and strategy. Moreover, the detailed, high-quality, on-time completion of tasks sets up GOH for new and recurring business. Essential Functions: Monitor project timelines and task allocations, updating management tools with status for assigned activities in real time. Coordinate and collaborate across teams to ensure that all work products' content and functionality are of the highest quality and informed with up-to-date information. Attend weekly contract management and daily stand-up meetings as needed to support contract execution. Develop SOPs and QC procedures; update to reflect efficiencies, best practices, and lessons learned. Contribute to client progress and status reports (i.e., monthly reports, weekly registration metrics, etc.). Develop and edit agendas and meeting minutes from client planning committee meetings and status meetings. Assist with market research and drafting agreements for subcontractors, vendors, and consultants. Prepare and maintain project file folders with all completed work products, artifacts, and deliverables. Contribute to quality control processes, including peer review of work products and coordinating QC of deliverables. Document quality control of work products and deliverables prior to delivery to the client and/or management. Stay up to date on necessary technology and processes, showing initiative in capturing, documenting, and implementing best practices and lessons learned to improve quality and efficiency of services and solutions. Mentorship and training of existing team members. Develop databases, reports, and other tools as needed to support efficiencies and process improvement. Support key pre- and post-award grants management activities, including materials, correspondence, web content, surveys/forms, information collection tasks, reviewer/competition websites, SharePoint sites, answering emails and phones, preparing analysis and reports, help desk inquiry log, application screening, reviewer recruitment, panel rosters, panel assignments, honoraria payments, funding slates, decision letters, project abstracts, G5/GrantSolutions/etc. administration, closeout functions, and other activities as assigned. Work closely with Data Engineer to develop and maintain new applications and databases within the government-approved secure cloud. Lead coordination and develop methodologies to support the functional team in executing daily activities, including data storage, validation, and analysis to support project goals. Maintain and update grants management databases. Program databases and systems with standard and ad hoc reporting capabilities. Support database administration and oversee maintenance of data, databases, and systems. Test systems, lead test scenarios, and identify/document/remediate all issues. Serve as task lead and junior project manager as needed for defined projects and activities. Other Duties: The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. The essential functions described are not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities; additional tasks may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Competency (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities): Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, perspective, and all aspects of work. Ability to plan and maintain control of time spent on specific tasks, with intent to work smarter, not harder. Proficient written and verbal communication skills in daily communication, client interaction, and work products. Able to work individually and with others to achieve project and organizational goals. Understands and follows company standards to deliver consistent and predictable results. Demonstrates specialized knowledge and abilities within service areas. Ability to plan, lead, and manage projects to deliver desired outcomes. Work Environment: The work environment is a typical office setting or virtual/remote setting. Physical demands: The physical demands of the job include sitting for extended periods, and occasional walking and standing. Reports to: Grants Manager Position type and expected hours of work: This is a full-time exempt position. Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, 40-60 hours per week. Some job activities may be required outside of typical workdays/hours. Overtime is expected during peak periods. Travel: Not applicable. Required education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field required. Additional eligibility qualifications: Master’s degree preferred. Additional eligibility qualifications: At least 4 years of experience in the fields of IT operations, cyber security, database development, or software development. Equal employment opportunity statement: All employment decisions will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. J-18808-Ljbffr