Federal Grant Analyst - Rail and Transit

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Grant Analyst to join our team! In this role, you'll have the privilege of working on the premier Infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This Program is the most Urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark NJ and NYC.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

As a tri-venture partner with Parsons, Arcadis, and Mace (MPA) is the Delivery Partners (DP)to provide advice, leadership, and support to GDC for the development and implementation of HTP. This is a master service with task order contracts for a 15-year contract encompassing a broad range of strategic advisory services, project management, design management, construction management, stakeholder coordination, federal compliance, operations support, office administration, and related services.

Purpose of Role

GDC interacts daily with agencies including the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and their Program Management Oversight Consultant (PMOC) to provide information as needed for grant and regulatory compliance across the HTP. Activities can include monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance audits, as well as day-to-day interactions and communications on an ad hoc basis for PMOC to monitor grant recipients' ability to deliver quality projects on schedule and within budget.

PMOC attends program and project-level meetings and reviews compliance-required deliverables to provide oversight advisory services to FTA and FRA.  This results in various requests for information and clarification across the Program. This role will primarily manage coordination and responses to requests across GDC and the various agencies. The main aim of this role is to ensure that requests are dealt with appropriately and in a timely and quality manner and involve the right stakeholders from across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research grant opportunities, prepare grant applications, and manage the grant award process for the federally funded tunnel project.

• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, regulations, and reporting obligations throughout the project lifecycle.

• Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and financial performance to ensure alignment with grant guidelines and project goals.

• Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and grant administrators to streamline grant processes and maximize funding utilization.

• Prepare accurate and timely grant reports, financial statements, and documentation for submission to funding agencies.

• Conduct financial analysis, grant forecasting, and risk assessment to optimize grant funding and budget management.

• Coordinate with auditors, grantors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate grant audits and ensure transparency and accountability in grant-related activities.

• Stay informed about federal grant regulations, funding trends, and compliance requirements to guide decision-making and strategy.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.

• 7+ years of proven experience in grant management, financial analysis, or related roles, preferably in federally funded projects.

• Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations, compliance standards, and reporting requirements.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial management skills.

• Proficiency in financial software, grant management systems, and Microsoft Excel.

• Communication, teamwork, and project management abilities.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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