Project Control Analyst [Office of General Counsel]

Organization Overview:

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development entity of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 420 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the Region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation. ARC’s Business and Workforce Investment team works to connect as many people as possible with ARC's grant opportunities, critical research, and inspiring success stories.

Position Summary:

ARC seeks a highly organized and collaborative team player to join our office of General Counsel as a Project Control Analyst to perform a highly coordinative and advisory role on all aspects of the project control review of applications for ARC assistance and serve as primary liaison between Project Control and Program staff providing technical assistance and guidance consistent with ARC policies and practices. The position reports to General Counsel and works closely with the Program Manager.

Required Qualifications:

1. 2-3 years of relevant experience in grant management, particularly throughout the life cycle of a grant (pre- and post-award) as part of a grantmaking organization or agency or a grantee.
2. Adept knowledge of and ability to apply rules, policies, procedures, processes, and methods governing the evaluation of applications for ARC assistance including financial components.
3. Ability to facilitate and engage diverse groups and individuals, including federal, state, and local partners, obtaining a resolution in a consultative and collaborative manner.
4. Strong attention to detail, effective customer service communications, and ability to use a variety of software such as grants management applications, Excel, and Word.
5. Bachelor's degree required.
6. Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, and critical analysis.
7. Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment bringing an energetic and innovative approach to the work.
8. Successful completion (prior to hire) & maintenance of background security review; U.S. citizenship required.
9. Minimal travel is needed (10%). Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Why ARC?

Great Benefits: ARC offers a collaborative work environment and a competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, commuting subsidy, professional development, and teleworking. This is not a federal position, however, if a federal employee is selected for this position and transfers without a break in service of more than three calendar days, he or she may be able to continue his or her retirement and life/health insurance benefits. ARC generally follows the General Schedule Salary Table of the Federal government. ARC’s grades denoted by 'NF' are equivalent to the GS chart. This position is an NF-12 (DC locality). This is a hybrid position located in Washington, DC and requires three 'in-person' days in the office.

Strong Mission: Curious about the work we do at ARC? Read more about our newly released strategic plan, Appalachia Envisioned, to check out our goals for the next five years. Our team is dedicated to innovation, partnerships, and investments in the Appalachian Region to help achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation. See our work in action at the Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow, where ARC is hitting the road to highlight those strategic goals and how Appalachia’s 13 states are working to achieve them.

Equal Employment Policy:
ARC is an equal employment opportunity employer and endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of ARC’s business. If an applicant believes he or she requires such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, he or she should contact the Director, Human Resources. If an applicant has any questions or concerns, he or she should reach out to Lisa Pansegrouw, Director, Human Resources at 202.884.7770 or at [emailprotected].