Javin Swearinger
@javinswearinger
Strategic project manager specializing in federal grants, contracts, and compliance to drive mission outcomes.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a strategic project manager and senior grants-and-contracts professional with 10+ years of experience leading state and federal grant projects. I navigate the full grant lifecycle—from pre-award development to post-award closeout—while maintaining 100% compliance and delivering clear milestones, budgets, and reporting.
I’ve built my edge through mission-focused roles, including managing Alaska’s HMGP at the state level (pre-application through close-out) and supporting federal emergency management programs. From HUD and FEMA grant auditing, NEPA-compliant documentation, and CFR/FAR procurement review, to responding as a Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist, I combine tactical leadership, policy analysis, and stakeholder coordination to mitigate risk and protect communities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Grants and Contracts
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year)
Managed state and federal grant projects at UT Southwestern through the full pre-award to closeout lifecycle, ensuring 100% compliance with submission requirements. Negotiated DUAs/RSAs/CRAs/CDAs and coordinated with principal investigators and agencies to secure award modifications and progress reporting.
Grants Management Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
May 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Oversaw a portfolio of mid-sized federal grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements while auditing state and subrecipient procurement actions for compliance with 2 C.F.R. 200.317–200.327 and FAR selection criteria. Conducted FEMA Region VI grant audits and provided disaster survivor assistance and referral support during Hurricane Helene.
Grants Management Specialist
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Jan 2021 - May 2024 (3 years 4 months)
Collaborated with tribal organizations to perform federal grant auditing measures and quarterly/annual financial management analyses via performance and progress reports. Supported post-award NEPA documentation, reviewed CPD HOME-American Rescue Plan application rankings, and guided grantees through housing assistance application and compliance changes, including lifting EPA-approved financial hol
HMGP Manager
State of Alaska
Dec 2017 - Nov 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Managed and implemented Alaska’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program from pre-application through closeout, including budgets, master scheduling, environmental permitting, and objectives/milestones. Coordinated with FEMA and subrecipients on the FEMA-State Agreement and NEPA reviews, provided contractor technical assistance, and led project kickoff activities.
Fire Fighter & HAZMAT
United States Air Force
Jan 2007 - Jul 2014 (7 years 6 months)
Performed structural and airport fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials operations, ensuring readiness and public safety. Served as a HAZMAT technician, fire inspector, and telecommunicator—assessing hazards for compliance with the Emergency Response Guidebook, issuing corrective actions, and dispatching incident responders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
American Military University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Earned a Master of Business Administration from American Military University in May 2023.
American Military University
Bachelor of Science in Business, Business
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from American Military University, completed in February 2021.
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's in Fire Science, Fire Science
Earned an Associate's degree in Fire Science from the Community College of the Air Force, completed in January 2015.
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