Kelsey Josi
Bend,OR
Summary
Grants management and compliance professional with progressively increasing responsibility administering complex, federally funded conservation programs across multiple USDA Forest Service regions and local government entities. Brings strong expertise in grant lifecycle management, financial oversight, invoice and reimbursement review, budget reconciliation, audit preparedness, and regulatory interpretation. Known for independently managing high-risk compliance functions while supporting large-scale conservation and habitat restoration outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Weed Program Coordinator
Jefferson County Public Works
Madras, Oregon
10.2025 - Current
- Lead and administer a countywide weed management program encompassing grant-funded conservation and land stewardship projects across public and private lands.
- Direct budget development, expenditure tracking, and financial documentation to ensure compliance with grant terms, county policy, and state regulatory requirements.
- Oversee contractor and landowner coordination, compliance monitoring, and project documentation supporting reimbursement and reporting.
- Conduct field inspections and performance monitoring to validate outcomes, inform adaptive management strategies, and support defensible use of public conservation funds.
Grants Management Specialist
USDA Forest Service
, Region 3 (Arizona & New Mexico) - Remote
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed a complex, multi-state portfolio of federally funded grants and cooperative agreements supporting conservation, restoration, and land management initiatives.
- Exercised independent responsibility over agreement administration, including compliance monitoring, financial oversight, amendments, and closeout.
- Conducted detailed budget reviews, evaluated invoices and reimbursement requests for cost allowability, and coordinated resolution of discrepancies with finance staff and external partners.
- Maintained audit-ready records and provided technical guidance on documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
Administrative Assistant
USDA Forest Service
, Region 6 (Oregon & Washington) - Remote
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided high-level administrative and program coordination support to multidisciplinary teams supporting GIS, data strategy, and business operations.
- Managed tracking of agreements, procurements, travel, and financial actions to ensure compliance with federal policies.
- Reviewed reimbursement and purchasing requests for accuracy, maintained electronic records, and supported audit readiness and internal controls.
Grants Management Assistant
USDA Forest Service
, Region 5 (California) - Remote
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported administration of federally funded grants and cooperative agreements across diverse conservation programs.
- Assisted with compliance tracking, budget monitoring, invoice review, and preparation of supporting documentation for audits and closeouts.
- Maintained centralized tracking systems and served as a liaison between program staff and partners to ensure timely, accurate submissions.
- Region 5 (California)
Management Analyst
USDA Forest Service
, Region 6 (Oregon & Washington) - Remote
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Analyzed operational and financial data to support internal compliance, workforce planning, and risk assessment initiatives.
- Reviewed financial submissions and program documentation for policy alignment, identified trends and gaps, and prepared analytical reports to inform leadership decisions.
Customer Service Representative
USDA Forest Service
Redmond, OR
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided frontline administrative, logistical, and financial support to forest and district operations.
- Coordinated travel, procurement requests, and secure access processes in compliance with federal financial and security protocols.
- Served as Collection Officer for public product sales, maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliation.
Support Services Specialist
USDA Forest Service
Bend, OR
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Delivered technical and operational support for forest-level programs, including records management, system access, and continuity of operations during COVID-19 disruptions.
- Supported documentation, internal controls, and compliance standards across administrative systems.
- Deschutes National Forest
Education
MBA - Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Conservation
Oregon State University
Bend, Oregon06.2019
Skills
- Federal Grant Compliance & Oversight (2 CFR 200, agency supplements)
- Grant & Cooperative Agreement Lifecycle Management
- Multi-Year Budget Development, Tracking & Reconciliation
- Invoice, Reimbursement & Cost Allowability Review
- Financial Analysis, Reporting & Audit Support
- Contract & Agreement Administration
- Risk Identification & Internal Controls
- Grant File, Records & Retention Management
- Interagency, Nonprofit & Landowner Coordination
- Policy Interpretation & Technical Guidance
- Process Improvement & Compliance Optimization
- Advanced Microsoft Excel & Financial Tracking Systems
Awards
Regional Forester’s Honor Award – Organizational Transformation, 2022
Timeline
Weed Program Coordinator
Jefferson County Public Works
10.2025 - Current
Grants Management Specialist
USDA Forest Service
06.2023 - 09.2025
Grants Management Assistant
USDA Forest Service
07.2022 - 12.2022
Management Analyst
USDA Forest Service
08.2021 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant
USDA Forest Service
01.2021 - 06.2023
Support Services Specialist
USDA Forest Service
07.2020 - 11.2020
Customer Service Representative
USDA Forest Service
09.2019 - 01.2021
MBA - Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Conservation
Oregon State University