
Ms Oshun Parker
Grant Consultant
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Experiência profissional
Grant Management Specialist
Government of the District of Columbia • Período integral
Oct 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 8 mos
Manage a $7M+ portfolio of competitive homeless services and transportation grants, supporting funding processes from solicitation development through award oversight. Draft and administer Requests for Funding Applications (RFAs), including technical requirements, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, and compliance language aligned with donor expectations. Develop and distribute proposal calendars, checklists, templates, and guidance to applicant organizations to ensure accurate, complete, and on-time submissions. Coordinate across internal program teams, external applicants, and community partners, ensuring consistent communication, document control, and deadline adherence. Review technical narratives, staffing plans, and budgets to assess feasibility, cost allow-ability, and alignment with program objectives. Lead structured review and clarification sessions, consolidating feedback to strengthen proposal quality. Provide high-touch technical assistance while maintaining firm compliance standards. Research best practices and develops instructional resources and trainings to strengthen internal and external grant administration capacity.
Grant Manager
Maryland • Período integral
May 2021 - Sep 2023 • 2 yrs 4 mos
Oversaw emergency preparedness and staff development grants for up to 250 grantees, including Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] aligned programs. Reviewed applications, technical proposals, budgets, and risk assessments for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Interpreted federal and state procurement regulations to support scope modifications, budget revisions, and funding decisions. Coordinated with federal partners to draft and execute grant agreements and sub-awards. Developed and delivered professional learning sessions for review panelists to strengthen evaluation consistency. Presented complex funding requirements clearly to nonprofits, local governments, and partner agencies. Client Service & Compliance duties.