Grant Support Specialist

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

Job Description
Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC, is recruiting for a Grant Support Specialist supporting federal clients. The Grant Support Specialist performs a wide range of contract/grant administration functions to assist the Government PCO/Grants Officer in acquisition planning, preparation of acquisition strategy plans and briefings, preparation of Justification and Approval (J&A), source selection plans and other contractual documentation.

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• The staff shall support the Financial Assistance Office in the preparation and drafting of pre-award documents.
• The staff shall monitor and process, coordinate correspondence, assist with evaluation and selection planning, and ensure files are appropriately documented for all financial assistance pre-award/award tasks.
• The staff shall provide advice and assistance to the Government in the planning, negotiation, and administration of financial assistance action.
• The staff shall perform a variety of system administration tasks including site coordination, planning, analysis, and integration.
• The staff shall prepare financial assistance documents.
• The staff shall prepare award modifications, monitor awardee progress and financial status reports, assist with invoice review, and perform award closeout financial assistance post-award administration tasks.
• The staff shall conduct file and document research, develop, manage, and maintain team databases and knowledge repositories, and gather data from multiple financial and procurement systems.
• The staff shall perform financial assistance award closeout tasks in accordance with the applicable closeout regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• The Contractor shall conduct file and document research; develop, manage, and maintain team databases and knowledge repositories, and gather data from multiple financial and procurement systems.

Skills & Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• Ten (10) years' experience

Required Education

• B.S. or B.A. in a related discipline that provides the functional skills to perform the functions and responsibilities described in the PWS.

Preferred Education

• PMP certification is desirable

Qualifications

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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