Program Analyst

FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. Our clients include federal, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 Companies, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2004, we have a strong history of providing recruitment strategies and utilizing effective project and quality management methodologies to ensure our clients’ success. Our client, the Appalachian Regional Commission, is looking for a Program Specialist to support their team. 

Organization Overview:

Position Summary:

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Required Qualifications:

• Ability to plan, facilitate, and engage diverse groups and individuals, including federal, state, and local partners, resulting in the ability to advance goals in a consultative, innovative, and collaborative manner.
• Adept knowledge of and ability to apply laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, processes, and methods governing the administration of Federal grants, including financial methods, procedures, and practices to assess the financial stability of recipient of Federal grants.
• Strong attention to detail, effective customer service communications, and ability to use a variety of software such as grants management applications, Excel, and Word.
• Experience in collaborating with teams on research and evaluation projects focused on economic development, businesses development, and access to capital. 
• Adept knowledge of community and small business finance, lending products, and funding sources, as well as familiarity with government programs, grants, and incentives for small businesses.
• Understanding and experience with federal grants management processes and technical assistance consistent with sound business and industry practices, including the ability to monitor, evaluate, and administer assigned grants.
• Experience in assisting communities or nonprofit organizations on how to develop projects to access new funding opportunities (e.g., ARC’s Area Development Program, POWER, ARISE, and other relevant opportunities)
• Excellent writing skills, including project memos for leadership, program whitepapers, and presentations. Must be able to communicate information to a variety of audiences. Business writing skills are required.   
• 5-8 years of experience in economic development and access to capital, with proven experience in providing technical assistance to communities and organizations to access capital and credit in the context of economic development and community finance, with a proven track record of success in access to capital initiatives. A successful candidate will understand barriers in rural areas and can creatively pursue solutions.
• 4-6 years of proven experience in grant management, particularly throughout the life cycle of a grant (pre- and post-award) either as a grantee or as part of a grantmaking organization or agency.
• 4-6 years of effective oversight of strategic projects, and delivery of technical assistance to government agencies, nonprofits, philanthropies, and other capital providers.
• 4-6 years of effective engagement and development of strategic partnershipswith a variety of organizations, including philanthropies, capital providers, private organizations, leading non-profit policy and development organizations, and others. 
• Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, and critical analysis, with an emphasis on quickly solving problems.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment bringing an energetic and innovative approach to work.
• Successful completion (prior to hire) & maintenance of background security review; U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to travel (up to 25%) and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Why ARC?

Great Benefits:

ARC offers a collaborative work environment and a competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, commuting subsidy, professional development, and teleworking. This is not a federal position, however, if a federal employee is selected for this position and transfers without a break in service of more than three calendar days, he or she may be able to continue his or her retirement and life/health insurance benefits. ARC generally follows the General Schedule Salary Table of the Federal government.   ARC’s grades denoted by “NF” are equivalent to the GS chart. 

Strong Mission:

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