CDBG Program Financial Lead - Disaster Management - Remote US

Overview

This role supports federal disaster recovery grant programs by leading financial management and helping develop data platforms and system solutions to improve grant operations. The position is 100% Remote in the U.S., with minimal travel. This is a direct applicant, non-managerial role.

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 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, and resolution of duplicate or inconsistent data to maintain data integrity.
• Create 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 and strategy sessions, including requirements gathering, enhancement prioritization, and problem-solving to ensure Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions meet client objectives.

Requirements (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 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 be able to 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 the ability to explain technical system concepts and CDBG requirements to non-technical audiences.
• Highly detail-oriented approach focused on documentation quality, data accuracy, and process consistency, balanced with results-oriented improvements in efficiency and 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).

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $95,000 to $105,000 (position-specific pay range)
  • Higher education and skillset will not alter this range and will be based on the % of job description match and location.
• Additional pay range (full-time employment): $98,614.00 - $167,644.00
• There are multiple factors used to determine final pay, including relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies aligned to the role, geographic location, education and certifications, and contract provisions regarding labor categories.

Location

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

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

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

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities and other eligible categories in all phases of the application and employment process.
• Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Application Requirements

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

AI Usage Policy (Interview Integrity)

• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (in-person or virtual) is not permitted.
• Candidates needing an accommodation involving AI use should request it in advance through the accommodations process.