
Customer Service Analyst – Grants Management - Justice Programs
- Reston, VA
- $37,831-64,313 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This position is REMOTE. This position requires Public Trust Clearance.
- Respond to OJP grantee inquiries via phone and email related to grant financial management, payment processing, and system navigation, offering timely and courteous service.
- Troubleshoots issues related to system access, data entry, and submission of financial forms.
- Review FAQs, grants management resources, and other information to resolve customer inquiries.
- Clarifies OJP financial policies and procedures, including topics such as allowable costs, budget modifications, and closeout requirements.
- Analyze customer service issues, escalating those requiring complex guidance.
- Complete outbound calls that include callbacks retrieved from the after-hours voice mail box and referrals that require additional information.
- Document inquiries and resolutions to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
- Financial Reconciliation of grant closeouts by completing financial analysis and reconciliation efforts to process grant closures.
- Excess Cash Reviews by reviewing and analyzing grantees cash positions to determine if they have exceeded cash-on-hand limits.
- Verifying and reconciling Grantee Payments by providing accurate and prompt review, reconciliation, and recording of all payments into OJP’s financial system.
- Financial Federal Reporting (FFR) Support by FFR by providing direct support to customers on FFR reporting, discrepancies, and system inquiries.
- ASAP Enrollments Support by working with the customers to initiate and complete enrollment in the Treasury payment system ASAP.
- Treasury Cancellations Support by monitoring transactions, resolving errors, processing, and posting treasury cancellations.
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree in finance, accounting, business, organizational development, or any related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 1 year of experience providing administrative financial support in a customer service setting.
- US citizenship is required by federal government contract.
- This position requires a Public Trust security clearance within the Department of Justice. Applicants will be subject to government security investigation to obtain clearance prior to the start date.
- Experience in the field of victims’ rights and services or criminal justice.
- Experience with federal grants' financial management requirements.
- Bilingual (English-Spanish Speaking).
- Proficient in MS Office Applications: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills with the ability to engage audiences and communicate effectively.
- Adaptable team player with the ability to frequently change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism in providing customer service, including the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
- Ability to work collaboratively across the government client, subject matter experts, project partners, vendors and internal staff.
- Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.
- High-quality analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Effective time-management skills with emphasis on quality and timely completion of tasks.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.