Job Description

Title: Junior Grants Analyst

Location: Fort Detrick, MD / Remote

Position Type: Full-time, W2 ·

Salary Range: $65,000–$75,000

Clearance: Public Trust Required

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

Support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) mission by assisting the DHA Grants Division in the administration and oversight of grant programs that support the Military Health System (MHS). You'll work directly with DHACA leadership and stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant, and effective execution of grant activities throughout the entire grant lifecycle, from pre-award through post-award administration.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support pre-award and post-award grant management activities in compliance with 2 CFR 200, DoD Grants and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS), DHA policies, and federal regulations.
• Prepare and maintain grant documentation, award notices, debriefing materials, compliance records, and administrative files.
• Assist with grant proposal reviews, evaluations, and award recommendations in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Analyze grant requirements, identify potential compliance issues, and recommend solutions to support successful program execution.
• Collect, validate, and report program and grant-related data for leadership review and decision-making.
• Coordinate communications among project teams, stakeholders, grant recipients, and DHA leadership to ensure milestones and deadlines are met.

MUST-HAVES

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Acquisition, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience supporting federal grants management as a GS-1102, GS-1109, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Analyst, or similar role.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and DoDGARS.
• Experience supporting grant lifecycle activities including pre-award and post-award administration.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing policies, regulations, budgets, and compliance documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

NICE-TO-HAVES

Defense Health Agency (DHA) · Department of Defense (DoD) · Military Health System (MHS) · Federal Budgeting · Grant Evaluation · Federal Cost Principles · Assistance Agreements · Acquisition Planning · Grants Policy Analysis

WHY VIVSOFT

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Training and certification reimbursement
• Opportunity to support high-impact healthcare and research programs across the Department of Defense
• Remote flexibility

ABOUT VIVSOFT

VivSoft solves complex federal problems with emerging and open technologies. We build secure software factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST frameworks, delivering AI/ML, data science, and microservices for DoD, healthcare, and civilian agencies.