Salary: $115,435.01 - $146,320.51 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Term-Ltd
Job Number: 2026BHC28012
Department: EXEC - Executive's Office
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
SummaryThe Grants Team is one of several teams within the Budget section of the Executive Office. The team is responsible for deploying and administering more than $100 million in federally and locally funded grants that support community programs, projects, and services. Currently, the team consists of three Grant Managers and a Grants Section Manager who work closely together. The Grants Team strives to be a highly cohesive and collaborative group where every member steps in to support others, responds to high-priority needs, and works across the portfolio to ensure successful outcomes.
Job DutiesKey Responsibilities
Manage grant-making:
- Perform an assortment of grant administration functions using established methods and policies and procedures; including grant development, contract negotiation and execution, timely preparation of grant payment packages, and effective maintenance of grant and loan files.
- Support a variety of complex grant programs and partnerships, for both capital and non-capital grant projects.
- Audit and prepare grantee reimbursement packages for payment, assist with any documentation requests, and create other reports as needed.
Assist with grant compliance:
- Knowledge of local, Federal, and State funded grant programs and initiatives.
- Knowledge and experience with government procurement and compliance standards.
- Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.
- Experience in addressing strategic issues in grant administration operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage ambiguity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Expectations
- A focus on being present in King County, to connect and build relationships with those we serve and those with whom we partner.
- In the office a minimum of 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). There may be additional in-person days required. Meetings may not have a call-in option for required in-person days, and the expectation is to be in the office.
- Be on time, respectful of others' time, and responsive when needed.
- Bring an urgency to the work. We will start fast. The work will be intense, challenging, and incredibly rewarding.
- Meetings will have written expectations, including an agenda with the goals and outcomes. Owners and next steps will be clear.
- Processes and work will continuously improve.
Our Values
- Collaborative
- Timely
- Impactful
- Value Employees
- Accessible
- Trusted
- Equitable
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsOur Ideal Candidate will have
- Experience working on a team and supporting a team
- Experience managing a multitude of small operational projects
- Strong organizational, time management, and administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong communicationskills
- Ability to understand technical language (e.g., federal regulations), technical writing/proofreading skills
- Research/analytical skills
- MS Office skills (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with grant management principles, and practices
- Experience with internal controls
- Ability to manage ambiguity. Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated record of follow-through, attention to detail, and accountability in managing deadlines and deliverables.
Supplemental InformationCompensation & Benefits
Competitive executive-level salary,commensuratewith experience
Comprehensive health, retirement, and leave benefits
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
Ability to make a meaningful impact on how King County delivers for its residents
Application Process
To apply, please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing how your experience aligns with the job description.
For questions about this selections process please contact Brittany Hagen Crosser or 206-477-4035
