Director – Grant Administration Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the financial and compliance aspects of a portfolio totaling around $50 million in federal, state, local, philanthropic, and fee-for-service grants and contracts.

• Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

• Ensure that awards are managed in a responsible manner, remain compliant with Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America requirements, and are prepared for audits throughout the process.

• Act as a subject-matter expert regarding federal grant requirements.

• Collaborate closely with funders, clients, contractors, and sub-recipients.

• Manage grants awarded to municipalities, nonprofits, and contractors, addressing requirements, budget modifications, reimbursements, and project closeouts.

• Verify compliance with domestic content and prevailing wage regulations by reviewing sourcing records and certified payroll, coordinating corrective measures, and training partners.

• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial risks; collaborate with finance personnel on reconciliations, funding reports, and audits.

• Serve as the primary contact for grant administration clients and lead fee-for-service projects from contract initiation to closeout.

• Expand fee-based services by fostering relationships, developing proposals, and achieving revenue and retention objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Education Option A: Master's degree, preferably in public administration, accounting, or business administration finance.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in administering, monitoring, or managing Davis-Bacon and/or BABA in connection with federal or state grant programs.

• Education Option B: Bachelor's degree, preferably in public administration, accounting, or business administration finance.

• At least seven (7) years of experience in administering, monitoring, or managing Davis-Bacon and/or BABA in relation to federal or state grant programs.

• Education Option C: High school diploma or equivalent required, along with 11 years of relevant experience in public administration, accounting, or business administration, including seven (7) years of experience with Davis-Bacon and/or BABA.

• Senior-level oversight experience of a grant and contract portfolio of approximately $50 million or more, ideally in a nonprofit, public sector, community development, or consulting context.

• Advanced knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), encompassing cost principles, procurement, subrecipient monitoring, and audit requirements.

• Experience in managing federally funded infrastructure or capital projects, including compliance with Build America, Buy America (BABA) and Davis-Bacon.

• Strong financial and risk management capabilities, including budgeting, reimbursement evaluations, forecasting, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit readiness.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams or consultants and establishing scalable processes.

• Excellent client-facing, communication, and writing skills, including the ability to prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and reports.

• A relevant professional certification is preferred, such as CGMS, GPC, or CGFM.

• Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and at least the minimum state-required personal auto liability insurance coverage.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Candidates must currently reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana.

• Approximately 40% travel is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.

• Employer 401k Match.

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

• Work from home options.