CDBG Program Financial Lead - Disaster Management - Remote US

Overview

This role supports federal disaster recovery grant programs through the development and improvement of data platforms and system solutions. Responsibilities focus on grant management and financial system functionality, configuration, business process alignment, reporting, workflow optimization, data integrity, and audit-ready program delivery.

• Remote: 100% remote in the U.S. with minimal travel
• Open to direct applicants only
• Non-managerial

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Lead Financial Management Specialist supporting system functionality, configuration, business process alignment, workflow improvement, user adoption, and operational efficiency for CDBG, CDBG-DR, and CDBG-MIT programs.
• Analyze Microsoft Dynamics 365 grant management and financial processes, including:
  • program setup, awards, budgets, activities, obligations
  • payment requests, invoices, drawdowns, reimbursements
  • amendments, reports, dashboards, integrations, and user pain points
• Become proficient with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Grant Management, Finance, and Power BI as they apply to CDBG-funded program operations.
• Partner with client and program stakeholders to define requirements, assess feasibility, prioritize enhancements, and support solution design.
• Support data cleanup, imports, exports, reconciliations, reporting validation, payment request review, duplicate or inconsistent data resolution, and data integrity activities.
• Develop and maintain user guides, job aids, standard operating procedures, process flowcharts, checklists, training materials, technical assistance tools, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Support testing activities, including user acceptance testing, defect identification, issue tracking, validation of system enhancements, and coordination of resolution efforts.
• Identify system limitations, configuration gaps, reporting challenges, internal control deficiencies, workflow issues, and process risks; provide practical, solution-focused recommendations.
• Participate in project meetings, strategy discussions, requirements sessions, enhancement prioritization, and problem-solving efforts to ensure Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions meet client objectives.

Must Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, computer science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of professional experience (post-university).
• 5+ years of demonstrated knowledge of and experience supporting CDBG-DR and/or CDBG-MIT.
• 5+ years of experience using financial systems, including gathering, documentation, testing support, and end-user technical assistance.
• 5+ years of experience successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams spanning technical, financial, and program stakeholders with expeditious detail and professional communication.
• Willingness and ability to travel, both flight and vehicle, for work needs.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and be able to successfully pass a motor vehicle records check.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex system, financial, compliance, and process issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical system concepts and CDBG requirements to non-technical audiences.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to documentation quality, data accuracy, and process consistency—balanced with a results-oriented focus on improving efficiency and system usability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities and building trust across client, technical, and program teams.
• Strong proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range (role-specific): $95,000 to $105,000. Higher education and skillset will not alter this range and will be based on the % of job description match and location.
• Pay range (based on full-time employment): $98,614.00 - $167,644.00.

Location

• Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
• 100% remote in the U.S. with minimal travel