MAMelisha Anum
@melishaanum
Experienced grants management specialist optimizing federal award lifecycles.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a grants management specialist with extensive federal contracting experience administering full grant lifecycles—from pre-award review through post-award administration and closeout—ensuring compliance with 2 CFR 200 and OMB Uniform Guidance. I have managed awards and modifications using systems such as CREEMS, PRISM, Grant Solutions, and Grants.gov while monitoring financial and performance reports (SF-425, SF-424) to maintain audit-ready documentation.
I collaborate with program leadership and National Program Leaders to review approvals, process reimbursements, and resolve audit findings, and I use data-driven analyses to improve internal controls and program performance. My background includes program and data analyst roles supporting HHS and CDC partners, an MPH in Health Management and Policy, and a Certified Scrum Master credential.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Grants Management Specialist
EMD Strategies / USDA-NIFA
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Administered full federal grant lifecycle for USDA-NIFA as a government contractor, processing awards and modifications in CREEMS and ensuring compliance with 2 CFR 200; maintained audit-ready documentation and conducted closeouts.
Grants Management Specialist
J&M Global Solutions / Small Business Administration
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Managed post-award actions and grantee compliance for SBA contracts using PRISM, SharePoint, and Grant Solutions; processed reimbursements, budget revisions, NCEs, and supported award closeouts.
Program Analyst
GAP Solutions
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Supported HHS leadership by analyzing program operations, tracking budgets and expenditures, and preparing reports and analyses to improve efficiency and support audits and program reviews.
Program Analyst
Tacg LLC
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Provided administrative and financial management support for federal programs, including procurement coordination, budget tracking, and travel compliance under Federal Travel Regulations.
Data Analyst
IHRC Incorporated
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)
Ensured data compliance and reporting accuracy for immigrant health records, maintained EDN system integrity, and provided technical assistance to resolve record discrepancies with CDC stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUCapella University
Master of Public Health, Health Management and Policy
Master of Public Health (Health Management and Policy) completed at Capella University in 2015, focusing on health systems management and policy analysis.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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