Director, Grant Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage federal grants, specifically SAMHSA awards that support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

• Supervise pre-award planning, organization, budget creation, post-award management, reporting, procurement, and grant closure.

• Ensure adherence to SAMHSA requirements, organizational policies, 2 CFR Part 200, 2 CFR Part 300, award conditions, and other relevant federal regulations.

• Direct fiscal and grant-related business operations for 988 across Finance, Operations, Program, and Grants Management teams.

• Review, authorize, and process invoices related to federal grants, contracts, and vendor payments.

• Oversee procurement and contract procedures associated with federal grant funding.

• Coordinate and submit performance, progress, and financial documentation to SAMHSA.

• Align grant strategy, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance across departments.

• Review and sanction financial reconciliations and reclassification requests.

• Maintain audit readiness by enhancing systems, controls, records, and documentation.

• Act as the primary liaison to SAMHSA’s Grants Management Specialist and the 988 Government Project Officer.

• Meet weekly with the AVP, 988 Strategy and Grants Management, to provide updates and address potential risks.

• Convert Lifeline/988 policy goals and award requirements into actionable plans.

• Supervise and mentor the Grants Manager and direct reports through performance management, training, coaching, and guidance.

• Participate in leadership and DEIB professional development.

• Undertake additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Over 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in managing federal grants, with significant post-award compliance duties.

• Proven leadership experience in a relevant domain, including strategic planning, outreach and engagement, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience in managing relationships with federal funders and supervising budgeting, reporting, procurement, and post-award compliance for federally funded programs.

• Proficient in managing relationships with federal funders and internal teams.

• High emotional intelligence and professionalism in diverse stakeholder environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong time management, organizational, and project prioritization skills.

• Strategic thinking, delegation, and decision-making capabilities.

• Basic knowledge of accounting and the use of financial data.

• Solution-oriented approach to challenges and team leadership.

• Preferred interest or experience in mental health, suicide prevention, or the nonprofit sector.

• Master’s degree in healthcare, public health, policy, or a social science discipline preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Supplemental income insurance.

• Employer-paid disability insurance.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care.

• 401(k) available.

• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

• Opportunities for professional development, including leadership and DEIB training.

• Mentorship and apprenticeship programs.