Reports to:  Director of Federal Programs                                                                                                         

Program: Finance Department, Federal Programs

FLSA status: Exempt

Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Administrative Review: Review funding applications and assess a project’s suitability for federal funding.
• Sub-Awardee Training and Coordination: Lead in the onboarding and ongoing coordination of and communication with successful program sub-awardees as it relates to reporting, financial management, performance monitoring, and conformance.
• Assure the contractual integrity of all federal awards.
• Work with finance and program staff to ensure an accurate, timely, efficient, and transparent process for the entire grant life cycle from proposal to close, including pre-award management, tracking payments, reviewing, and producing relevant reports, monitoring grant activity, post-award management, and records retention. 
• Post Award Administration: Oversee sub-awardee reporting and performance, including the coordination of any required site visits.
• Federal Programs Development: Contribute to the Community Loan Fund’s long-term development of federal grants program through active participation in organizational activities and long-term strategic planning.
• Help prepare accurate compliance reports and surveys required by regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical assistance to staff in implementing and complying with administrative procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Research and monitor developments and changes in rules and regulations that may impact grant compliance.
• Review internal policies and recommend changes as needed to maintain compliance with granting agencies’ requirements.
• The position may provide flexible, collaborative support across the organization’s other federal grants, contracts, and reporting, as needed. 
• Other special projects and duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Record of 5+ years managing or administering federal grants, preferably construction awards, including financial management or oversight.
• Experience with statutory and regulatory analysis and interpretation.
• Knowledge of federal government regulations and reporting requirements. 
• Familiarity with climate and energy solutions work and commercial construction practices and management desired. 
• We strongly encourage applicants and candidates from underrepresented groups as we continue to build our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

Qualifications and Characteristics

• Knowledge of federal grant processes and related requirements, cost principles, and procurement procedures. This includes procurement and administration requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Build America Buy America (BABA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Davis-Bacon. 
• Knowledge of energy solutions funding is a plus.
• Ability to interpret granting agency regulations and policies, monitor funded projects to prevent over-expenditure of funds and ineligible expenditures, and ensure awards are fully expended.
• Well-organized, systematic, and attentive to processes for data management, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and complete high-quality detailed work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and across all departments. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Organized, systematic, and able to create new processes and efficiencies. 
• Strong analytical skills and diligence. 
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• Passionate personal alignment with the Community Loan Fund’s mission and core values.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required in this job include the ability to adjust focus between near and far.

• Ability to answer telephones and use standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.).
• Ability to read, write, and understand and speak English clearly.
• Ability to use a computer for Community Loan Fund business.
• Ability to drive for extended periods, both day and night.
• Ability to walk for extended periods on various terrains.
• Ability to lift at least five pounds.

Employment Details

• Location: Concord, NH and hybrid (in office Tuesday and Wednesday)
• Salary: starts at $80,000

Work Environment

We are a team of creative thinkers and problem solvers. We love creating new opportunities and solutions for our neighbors to succeed. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in an environment with a noise level that is usually moderate.

About New Hampshire Community Loan Fund               

We believe in a Neighbors-Investing-in-Neighbors philosophy. Since 1983, we have provided systematically excluded people and communities with loans, coaching, and guidance that enables them to become economically secure.

From helping people purchase manufactured homes, to strengthening small businesses and nonprofits, and supporting entire towns as they work to secure financing, our services support the security and growth of people and communities. We focus on five areas of community development finance:

• Affordable Homes
• Resident-Owned Communities
• Small Businesses & Nonprofits
• Small Towns & Municipalities

Our neighbors-investing-in-neighbors model is aimed at building stronger, resilient, and more self-reliant communities, improving the lives of people throughout New Hampshire, and serving as a model across the US. We specialize in seven service areas:

• Manufactured-Home Loans 
• Manufactured-home Owners: Buy Your Park
• Resident-Owned Community Support
• Small Business  and Nonprofit Loans
• Small Town and Municipal Grant Writing
• Affordable Housing Development Loans
• Energy Efficiency Solutions

If the description above is a good fit for your skills, abilities, and interests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us a resume with a cover letter.

No phone calls please.

New Hampshire Community Loan Fund adheres to policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, including fair lending and ethical behavior.