Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Government Grants is responsible for leading the strategy, development, submission, and administration of government grant opportunities that support the organization's strategic priorities and mission. This role serves as a subject-matter expert on government funding and oversees the full grant lifecycle, from opportunity identification and proposal development through award management, compliance, reporting, and closeout.

The Senior Manager partners closely with executive leadership, finance, programming teams, legal/compliance, and external stakeholders to maximize government funding opportunities while ensuring rigorous adherence to applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Senior Manager is responsible for grant governance, compliance, coordination, agency requirements and enterprise oversight, while designated Finance and Program owners remain responsible for execution within their respective areas.

JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Government Grant Strategy & Business Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive government grants strategy aligned with organizational priorities and growth objectives.
• Monitor federal, state, and local government funding opportunities, including competitive grants, formula funding, contracts, and other public-sector funding mechanisms.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, funding officials, community partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Assess funding opportunities for strategic fit, eligibility, competitiveness, financial impact, and organizational capacity.
• Maintain a forward-looking pipeline of government funding opportunities and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Ability to establish grant timelines, request required information, convene cross-functional meetings, monitor completion and escalate nonperformance or compliance concerns.

Grant Development & Proposal Management

• Lead the development of high-quality, competitive government grant applications, proposals, letters of intent, and related funding materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams and manage timelines, responsibilities, budgets, and submission requirements.
• Develop compelling narratives, work plans, performance measures, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Review proposals for accuracy, consistency, compliance, and alignment with funder requirements.
• Establish and maintain proposal development processes, templates, tools, and best practices.

Grant Administration & Compliance

• Oversee the administration of government-funded awards throughout the full grant lifecycle including HRSA Health Center Program Section 330, Ryan White Parts B and C, and Rural Health Transformation, in addition to the broader federal, state, local and pass-through portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, grant terms, reporting requirements, and organizational policies.
• Monitor grant deliverables, milestones, budgets, performance measures, and reporting schedules.
• Coordinate financial and programmatic reporting in partnership with Finance and program leadership.
• Identify potential compliance risks and develop corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
• Support audits, monitoring visits, site reviews, and other government oversight activities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and records are maintained for all government awards.

Report & Performance Management

• Lead the preparation and submission of timely, accurate, and compelling programmatic and financial reports.
• Establish systems for tracking grant performance, outcomes, expenditures, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze grant performance and funding trends and communicate insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations that demonstrate the impact and value of government-funded programs.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as the organization's internal expert and primary resource on government grants.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to program, finance, operations, and leadership teams.
• Establish strong working relationships across departments to ensure successful award implementation.
• Manage, mentor, and develop grants staff and/or consultants, as applicable.
• Lead process improvements that increase efficiency, accountability, and grant revenue.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
• Government Grants & Contracts Expertise
• Strategic Planning & Funding Development
• Proposal & Business Writing
• Grant Compliance & Risk Management
• Project & Program Management
• Financial & Budget Management
• Relationship Management
• Executive Communication
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Data Analysis & Performance Measurement
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Attention to Detail

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:
• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, nonprofit management, communications, finance, or a related field required or Master's preferred.
• Master's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in government grants, public-sector funding, grants management, contracts, proposal development, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with federal grants and familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Experience with government contracting and/or cooperative agreements.

• HRSA Section 330 and/or Ryan White experience as strongly preferred, with experience across both highly desirable.

• Grants Management Certification preferred
• Experience managing large or multi-year government awards.
• Familiarity with government grant systems and portals such as Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and agency-specific systems.
• Experience leading or supervising grants professionals.
• Knowledge of the organization's relevant government funding landscape and policy environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of government grants and/or contracts.
• Proven success developing competitive grant proposals and managing complex, cross-functional submissions.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive narratives.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & EQUIPMENT USE:
• Physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive, sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and talk or hear
• The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to maintain a professional manner, tactful when voicing an opinion (constructive criticism) when necessary, in a manner that would not demean the profession, clinic, and self
• Must have the ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships
• Must be able to coordinate several activities to quickly analyze and resolve problems
• Understands that work can be stressful, and long hours are often required
• This job is not limited to the activities described above and this job description may be amended by management as deemed necessary

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:
• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, nonprofit management, communications, finance, or a related field required or Master's preferred.
• Master's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in government grants, public-sector funding, grants management, contracts, proposal development, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with federal grants and familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Experience with government contracting and/or cooperative agreements.

• HRSA Section 330 and/or Ryan White experience as strongly preferred, with experience across both highly desirable.

• Grants Management Certification preferred
• Experience managing large or multi-year government awards.
• Familiarity with government grant systems and portals such as Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and agency-specific systems.
• Experience leading or supervising grants professionals.
• Knowledge of the organization's relevant government funding landscape and policy environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of government grants and/or contracts.
• Proven success developing competitive grant proposals and managing complex, cross-functional submissions.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive narratives.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks.