Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Grant Consultant for a remote position. Must currently reside in one of the following states: OH, TX, LA, OK, WV, VA, IN, MI, KY, AR, TN, or Washington DC.

• Lead company’s compliance program for all federal purchasing requirements, including CPA, BABA, and federal flowdown clauses.
• Monitor federal regulations and guidance; update internal processes and documentation as requirements evolve.
• Serve as company’s primary point of contact for DOE and other federal agencies on purchasing compliance matters.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure compliance requirements are embedded in all purchasing workflows.
  Contract & Procurement Coordination
  
• Partner closely with the Procurement team to ensure all vendor contracts include the correct federal flowdown language, BABA requirements, and CPA provisions.
  
• Provide compliance guidance during contract drafting, negotiation, and purchase requisition development.
  
• Review vendor documentation and certifications to validate compliance prior to contract execution.
  
• Ensure Procurement has the information, templates, and guidance needed to execute compliance requirements accurately and consistently.
  
• Oversee all CPA compliance activities for DOE funded projects, including vessel availability verification, documentation review, and variance requests.
  
• Coordinate with contractors and cargo management system administrators to ensure accurate and timely submission of shipping documentation.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of company’s cargo compliance tracking system.
• Work with Procurement to ensure shipping related purchasing aligns with CPA requirements.
  
• Ensure all BABA documentation—including manufacturing location, domestic content certifications, and component level breakdowns—is collected, validated, and stored.
• Support Procurement and project teams in interpreting BABA requirements and assessing vendor eligibility.
• Track and manage any BABA waivers or exceptions.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure BABA requirements are reflected in sourcing decisions and contract language.
• Maintain the full library of federal flowdown clauses applicable to company’s grants and loans.
• Ensure flowdowns are consistently applied across all vendor agreements and subcontracts.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on flowdown requirements and implications.
• Partner with Procurement to ensure flowdowns are executed correctly across all purchasing activities.
• Maintain complete, audit ready documentation for CPA, BABA, and flowdown compliance across all federally funded projects.
• Prepare periodic compliance summaries for internal leadership and federal stakeholders.
• Support DOE and federal audits, inquiries, and reporting requirements.
  
• Train internal teams and external contractors on federal purchasing compliance requirements.
• Serve as the primary resource for resolving compliance questions, documentation issues, and system errors.
  
• Coordinate cross functional workflows to ensure timely and accurate compliance submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, Political Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• 7+ years of experience in federal compliance, procurement, contract management, or grant/loan administration.
• Working knowledge of federal purchasing requirements, including CPA, BABA, and federal flowdowns.
  
• Strong ability to interpret and apply complex federal regulations.
  
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills across internal and external partners.
  
• Experience with compliance tracking systems or procurement platforms.

Preferred

• Experience supporting DOE funded infrastructure projects or other federal grant/loan programs.
• Familiarity with logistics, supply chain operations, or construction procurement.
• Demonstrated success implementing new compliance systems or process improvements.