CDBG Program Financial Lead - Disaster Management - Remote US

Overview

This role supports federal disaster recovery grant program delivery by assisting with the development and configuration of data platforms and related systems. The position is 100% remote in the U.S., with minimal travel. It is open to direct applicants only and is non-managerial.

The ideal candidate understands operational, financial, and compliance requirements for federally funded grant programs and can translate complex requirements into practical system solutions. Experience supporting grant management and financial systems—particularly around data integrity, reporting, workflow optimization, technical documentation, and user training—is essential.

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
• Develop proficiency in 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, and resolution of duplicate or inconsistent data to maintain data integrity.
• 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 to ensure Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions meet client objectives.

Requirements

• 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 collaborating with cross-functional teams across 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 can successfully pass a motor vehicle records check.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex system, financial, compliance, and process issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining 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, manage competing priorities, and build trust across client, technical, and program teams.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range (full-time): $98,614.00 - $167,644.00
• The posting also states a pay range of $95,000 to $105,000 for this position, noting that higher education and skillset will not alter this range and will be based on the % of job description match and location.

Location

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

Work Authorization

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by the employer.
• Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.