Pell Grant Processing Specialist

Montech Inc. is a leader in business support solutions, offering professional and technical services for federal and state clients, tribal governments, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Montech Inc. has employees who perform work in multiple states across the U.S. Established in 2011, we are a U.S. SBA 8(a) Program Graduate, a Minority Owned Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), and Woman-Owned Small Business.

Montech Inc. seeking a dedicated federal Pell Grant Processing Specialist to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient processing of Title IV federal student financial assistance, specifically the Federal Pell Grant, using the Haskell CAMS Financial Aid Module and Tools

Responsibilities

The Processing Specialist shall provide support for operational areas that include, but are not limited to:

• Set up and modify the Haskell CAMS Prioritized Packaging function to expedite Federal Pell Grant processing.
• Implement and manage the governmental satisfactory academic progress function to support student needs.
• Import Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) data daily from the EdConnect system into the Haskell CAMS system via a secure VPN connection.
• Identify and manage missing documents required for FAFSA processing and communicate with students as necessary.
• Oversee the verification process for Title IV Federal student aid applications, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Qualifications

The Processing Specialist shall meet the following job requirements:

• Experience on CAMS, specifically, training staff on how to disburse Pell/award payments through CAMS.
• Experience with financial aid processes and systems, particularly in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System and EDConnect.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage the budgeting and packaging of student financial assistance.

Place of Performance

The primary place of performance for this task order is remote (i.e., a professional home environment). In-person attendance at technical meetings may be required. Additional travel for site visits will be required.

Security

Employment is contingent upon the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and a federal security investigation (background check) in order to obtain a Department of the Interior Public Trust security clearance prior to start. The background investigation reviews employment, criminal, financial, and personal history to ensure there are no outstanding violations. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen to work in support of a federal agency.

Any notification from Government to Montech Inc. that the employee has compromised the security requirements will warrant immediate termination from employment on the contract.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Montech Inc. is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

This job description is not all inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned to the Pell Grant Processing Specialist.