Job Description
Location: Port Authority Technical Center (PATC), 241 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310 Period of Performance: Part-time, maximum 30 hours per week, within a three-year contract term starting on or about January 1, 2026 Work Environment: Onsite work required on an as-needed basis Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen Company Overview: About Enlightened: Enlightened is a leading provider of IT and federal program support services, committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring mission success.
Position Overview: Enlightened is seeking a highly motivated
Financial Analyst - Homeland Security Grants to support the Resource Management and Planning (RMP) Department by leading discovery and day-to-day administration of homeland security and other reimbursement-based grants that fund the agency's security initiatives. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial reporting, reimbursement documentation, and ensuring that spending and reporting comply with FEMA/DHS and Port Authority requirements.
Key Responsibilities - Research and track grant funding opportunities that align with security projects and priorities.
- Prepare and maintain grant budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, including monthly accruals and reimbursement packages.
- Manage equipment inventory and records tied to grant funding and support internal and external audits.
- Monitor compliance with applicable grant rules, conditions, and timelines, and maintain organized financial and grant documentation.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Administration, or five (5) years of comparable experience.
- Strong research and writing skills, with experience in grant writing or grant program administration.
- Familiarity with federal, state, or local grant processes, particularly homeland security-related programs such as UASI and general reimbursement programs.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing grant awards, including completing required financial reporting and monitoring project costs, schedules, and budgets.
Benefits: Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
At Enlightened, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and industry-competitive benefits package to our full-time employees. Our benefits include: - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Sick Leave
- Professional Training & Development Reimbursement
Please note, these benefits are available exclusively to full-time employees of Enlightened. Equal Opportunity Statement : Enlightened is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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