Grants Analyst

Hiring a Grants Analyst!

Job Description The Grant Consultant Principal - Federal Purchasing Compliance Lead will serve as the subject matter expert for all purchasing-related compliance requirements tied to federally funded grants and DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) loans.

This role includes oversight of the Cargo Preference Act (CPA) for DOE loans, Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements for grants, and ensuring all federal flowdown provisions are incorporated into grant and loan-related vendor contracts.

You will collaborate closely with the Procurement team to ensure all purchasing activities, contract language, vendor documentation, and compliance submissions meet federal standards, safeguarding the organization's eligibility for federal funding and ensuring audit-ready documentation across all federally supported projects.

Responsibilities + Lead compliance program for all federal purchasing requirements, including CPA, BABA, and federal flowdown clauses.

+ Monitor federal regulations and update internal processes as requirements evolve.

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for DOE and other federal agencies on purchasing compliance matters.

+ Partner with Procurement to ensure vendor contracts include correct federal flowdown language, BABA requirements, and CPA provisions.

+ Provide compliance guidance during contract drafting, negotiation, and purchase requisition development.

+ Oversee CPA compliance activities for DOE funded projects, including vessel availability verification and documentation review.

+ Manage BABA documentation, supporting Procurement and project teams in interpreting requirements and assessing vendor eligibility.

+ Maintain a library of federal flowdown clauses and ensure consistent application across all vendor agreements.

+ Prepare compliance summaries for internal leadership and federal stakeholders, supporting DOE audits and inquiries.

+ Train internal teams and external contractors on federal purchasing compliance requirements and coordinate cross-functional workflows.

Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, Political Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). + 7+ years of experience in federal compliance, procurement, contract management, or grant/loan administration.

+ Ability to interpret and apply complex federal regulations.

+ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external partners.

+ Experience with compliance tracking systems or procurement platforms.

+ Experience supporting DOE funded infrastructure projects or other federal grant/loan programs.

+ Familiarity with logistics, supply chain operations, or construction procurement.

+ Demonstrated success implementing new compliance systems or process improvements.

+ Working knowledge of federal purchasing requirements, including CPA, BABA, and federal flowdowns.

Work Environment This is a remote position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Candidates must reside in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington DC.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.96 - $60.13/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe.

Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.

We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500.

We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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