Christina M. Klaus
Magnolia
Summary
Grants management professional with strong analytical and organizational skills. Expertise in navigating funding guidelines, preparing proposals, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results with flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication in high-stakes environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grants Management Specialist
USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, FMD
12.2008 - Current
- Served as the co-lead for the One USDA Website Migration
- Served as division Chief of Staff, provided support to the Chief Financial Officer
- Served on a 2-year part time detail with Office of the Chief Economist to develop and implement a Grants Management Program
- Instrumental in the design and build of the automated agreements management system (ezFedGrants) for cooperative agreement and grants Enterprise solution for USDA
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for ezFedGrants
- Serve as a liaison to Office of Chief Financial Officer on ezFedGrants issues
- Collaborates with other USDA agencies on cooperative agreements and grants policies, requirements and ezFedGrants matters
- Provide oversight, maintain, and ensure accuracy of data in APHIS electronic agreement management systems.
- Provide technical advice, assistance, and direction to Agency personnel and cooperators on development and administration of agreements
- Draft and/or develop recommended policies and guidance for all domestic and international agreement activities which conform to Agency, Department, and Government-wide management practices and requirements
- Review, analyze, and comment on proposed agreements legislative, regulatory, and policy changes
- Interpret regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and other information applicable to agreements management
- Conduct compliance reviews and analyze a variety of issues and fields as they relate to agreements management to include budget, personnel, equipment and property, space, and records
Budget Analyst
USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services
11.2002 - 12.2008
- Performed financial management and administrative functions in the State Office and provided guidance to the State Director, Assistant State Director and District Supervisors on financial matters and budget issues relative to the Cooperative Wildlife Services (WS) Program in Oregon
- Managed and monitored the complex flow of funds through 80 private, City, County, State and Federal cooperative financial agreement budgets
- Controlled and monitored requests for expenditures of funds to assure they conform to budget regulations and funds are available in active accounts to cover the cost of operations
- Prepared the annual operating plans, budget projections, and status of funds
- Worked closely with Federal, State, County, City and Private agencies and individuals in the preparation of cooperative service agreements and interagency agreements
- Supervised two administrative employees who handled the daily operations of the State Office including process travel documents, maintain records for GSA leased vehicles, prepared personnel reimbursements, time and attendance processing, aerial flight logs and databases for our aerial program, and maintained State Office inventory
Education
High School Diploma -
Cleveland High School
Portland, OR06.1990
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Data management
- Technical assistance
- Grant reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Excellent communication
Certification
Grants Management Certification
Timeline
Grants Management Specialist
USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, FMD
12.2008 - Current
Budget Analyst
USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services
11.2002 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
Cleveland High School
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