Senior Grant Manager

Remote
Temporary
Experienced
THIS IS A CONTRACT BASED OPPORTUNITY

Position Summary

Tidal Basin’s Grants and Program Management (GPM) Division is looking for an experienced Senior Grant Manager to support or lead HUD CDBG-DR programs. This position requires travel (25% - 100%, dependent on project needs).

Our Grants and Program Management Division is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team that includes federal, state, and local grants management experts, program managers, data and reporting managers, policy writers, and project staff who work collaboratively to deliver a diverse suite of services to support our clients. Our portfolio includes projects that span grants management, disaster recovery, including long-term housing recovery, sheltering, housing, urban planning, economic development, community engagement, and mitigation. 

The Senior Grant Manager role requires an individual with a background in Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs at the federal, state, or local level, with a deep knowledge of CDBG-DR programs in particular. Knowledge of the American Rescue Plan (ARPA), Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) programs is also beneficial. The position will support or lead HUD CDBG-DR programs and may also support or lead projects funded through other federal and state grant sources. 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities 
 
  • Provide guidance and expertise on Federal regulations (CDBG-DR, cross-cutting Federal requirements, Duplication of Benefits, etc.) and translate them into the implementation of programs. Review and summarize federal regulations, including Federal Register Notices and HUD guidance.  
  • Perform program implementation and administration activities in compliance with HUD and other regulations. Oversee delivery of CDBG-DR activities in conformance with HUD-approved Action Plans and Amendments.
  • Perform and oversee Grant Management activities, including tracking expenditures, drawdowns, and reconciliations, and maintaining audit-ready financial records. Lead or support grant closeout activities.
  • Monitor federal grantees and subrecipient activity for federal compliance.
  • Develop internal and client-facing documents, products and tools, such as written policies and procedures, memos, checklists, forms, administrative guidance and other formal communications to support program design, implementation, compliance, and closeout.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in alignment with areas of expertise, to include providing expert level technical assistance to HUD grantees and their subrecipients. 
  • Lead or support business development activities by providing written products and content in support of capture and proposal development.
  • Lead or support project and task management activities, including developing project work plans, managing production, and ensuring the timely completion of work products. Evaluate and help refine program procedures and processes for implementation.
  • Design and implement federally funded housing, economic development, infrastructure, planning, or public services programs, in collaboration with other subject matter experts and team members.
  • Conduct research and analysis for clients, stakeholders, and the public. Draft plans, assessments, reports, and presentations based on research and analysis, including or clients, stakeholders, and the public.
  • Provide support in preparation for meetings, workshops, and presentations. Capture and compile notes from internal meetings and meetings with clients. 
  • Support Program Managers in the delivery of services to clients, including accommodating client meetings in various time zones.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
 

Required Skills and Competencies

  •  Required Skills and Experience 
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Business, or another CDBG-DR related discipline.
  • 5+ years of direct experience working as a Grant Manager on, developing procedures for, and implementing CDBG-DR programs. Additional experience on one or more of the following activities funded with CDBG, CDBG-MIT, CDBG-NDR, or HOME is a plus: disaster recovery, mitigation and resilience, community development, housing, economic development, infrastructure, planning, or public services.  
  • 3+ years of direct experience leading a team in a professional setting.
  • Thorough knowledge of federal grant program regulations, ability to independently research regulatory items, and ability to provide expert-level CDBG-DR written and verbal technical assistance to grantees and subrecipients.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the capacity to retrieve, analyze, and synthesize data in a meaningful way. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to lead and manage multiple task assignments independently with limited oversight. Attention to detail and documentation.
  
  • Preferred Skills and Experience 
  • Business development, proposal experience, and/or proposal pricing experience 
  • Knowledge of best practices, lessons learned, and challenges for community development activity, project, and program design and development.  
  • Experience drafting CDBG-DR Action Plans is a plus.
  • Experience in development and implementation of HUD grant administrative requirements, such as financial management, procurement and contract management, and audits.  
  • Understanding of federal cross-cutting requirements including Section 3, Davis Bacon, and section 508 compliance.  
  • Understanding of federal data management, recordkeeping, and monitoring activities. 

Job Description Disclaimer
This position description incorporates the job's core responsibilities. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Upon hire, secondary employment and other employment restrictions must be disclosed and approved.

Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC, and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
 
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