CDBG Program Financial Lead - Disaster Management - Remote US

Overview

This role supports the organization’s Disaster Management Division by serving as a Lead Financial Management Specialist. The position assists with developing data platforms that support federal disaster recovery grant programs and carries out strategic, high-impact activities.

Location

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

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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability 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 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 MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Compensation & Benefits

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

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

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

Application Requirements

• Application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• The organization is an equal opportunity employer.
• Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations are available, including for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (in-person or virtual) is not permitted.
• Accommodations requiring AI use must be requested in advance.