Corporate Profile:
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions, AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. We leverage technology, tools, and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross-functional results and navigate the complex and high-risk areas for our clients’ projects and programs.

Job Summary:
Seeking qualified contractors to provide technical grant support in port and port-related transportation, including intermodal system development, railyards, docks and wharves, cargo yards, terminal operating systems, and other related port project types. This position is contingent upon anticipated award of contract.  

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates terms and conditions of grants/assistance awards to include costs, schedules, and oversight responsibilities. Serves a liaison with external customers, recipients, and awardee community to clarify, interpret, and resolve issues.
• Conducts risk assessments and business reviews to recommend appropriate action to program managers.
• Represents the Maritime Administration and, when designated, the Department of Transportation or the U.S. Federal Government, in grant administration matters.
• Monitors, assesses, and ensures compliance with all terms and conditions of award. Provides recommendations to program managers regarding grant assistance policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provides technical assistance, oversight, expertise, and consultation to program officials, awardees, applicants, recipients, and sub-recipients as needed.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates grants/assistance applications, plans, and estimates.
• determines awardee eligibility using specified formulas, methodologies and established eligibility criteria, such as competitive rating factors.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience in transportation, infrastructure, or discretionary grant program administration.
• High school diploma with 15 years of experience in transportation, infrastructure, or discretionary grant program administration.
• At least five (5) or more years of experience in the administration of Federal grants and/or cooperative agreements and the ability to perform related analysis and reporting duties.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to facilitate modifications to terms and conditions of grants/assistance awards to include costs, schedules, and scope of projects as well as the ability to perform grant related administrative functions such as termination or closeout of grants and/or grants assistance and agreement awards.
• Must be able to review invoices for reimbursable agreements to ensure compliance with regulatory and policy standards and recommend payment and review as well as process quarterly, semi-annual, and/or annual reports submitted by grantees.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with all levels of management and staff.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and consistently meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing processes and priorities.
• Must have excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills to effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals and groups
• Must be US Citizen

Corporate Summary:
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, 8 (a) small business.  We are located at Quantico Corporate Center in Stafford, Virginia. We offer a competitive salary and compensation benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, matching 401k, tax free transit subsidy, paid federal government holidays and paid time off. AP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment for all employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.