Director, Office of Federal Grants- Atlanta

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Office of Federal Grants, leads and manages a team responsible for grants management across the Behavioral Health Division, overseeing grants from pre-award research and proposal development through post-award administration and closeout. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Office of Federal Grant Program and Suicide Prevention, the Director provides Senior Directors with fiscal information to support programming, fiscal planning, grant maximization, and compliance with grant requirements, including set-asides, maintenance of effort (MOE), and application reporting tables. The role serves as the primary point of contact for federal grant planning, coordination, fiscal management, and compliance across the Behavioral Health Division. It coordinates with Behavioral Health Senior Directors and the Office of Budget and Finance to align accounting practices, agency budgets, and grant functions. The Director develops team matrices and performance measures, supervises staff, manages grant budgets and financial records, monitors expenditures and revenues, prepares and submits financial and performance reports, and supports audits and grant closeout. The position also provides guidance and technical assistance to program staff and maintains accurate grant documentation and systems. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a hybrid schedule requiring at least three days per week in the office. Travel is required as needed for events and training; frequent travel throughout Georgia, including occasional overnight travel, is specified. The work involves prolonged sitting and computer use, with occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds. Compensation is based on education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, or a related field, along with significant professional experience in grants management or administration; education and experience may be substituted for one another.
Expert-level understanding of federal grant policies, including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and agency-specific regulations.
Extensive knowledge of government cost principles, auditing, reporting, and financial tracking.
In-depth understanding of pre-award, award, and post-award grant processes.
Proficiency in federal grant systems such as Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and GrantSolutions, and in database management.
Ability to supervise staff, develop team expertise, and manage high-level organizational operations.
Ability to align grant activities with organizational goals and navigate complex compliance environments.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and negotiating terms with funding agencies.
Ability to evaluate risks, analyze complex financial data, and monitor compliance.
Ability to translate complex regulations into actionable internal procedures.
Ability to build partnerships with program managers, federal officials, and other stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and strict deadlines.
Demonstrated ethical judgment and ability to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong time management, organizational, and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation.
Ability to work collaboratively across divisions and with external partners while exercising independent judgment.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods, work on a computer, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
Ability to meet applicable employment screening and vaccination requirements, which may include drug screening, TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination.
Successful completion of national and state background checks as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in quality improvement processes and program or project administration at the state, regional, or county level.
Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; alternatively, completion of 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university and two years of related experience or equivalent position experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
An equivalent combination of education and job-specific experience that provides the required knowledge, experience, and competencies may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the Grants Management Team through the full grant lifecycle, from pre-award research and proposal development through post-award administration and closeout.
Coordinate with Behavioral Health Senior Directors to provide budget and grants management support, documentation, reporting, and analysis.
Coordinate with the Office of Budget and Finance to align accounting practices and agency budgets, monitor grant functions, and support interdependent tasks.
Develop and manage a matrix aligning team roles and responsibilities with functions, federal reporting requirements, and dependencies with budget, finance, and other offices.
Develop key performance indicators and other tools to monitor team performance.
Research federal, state, and private funding opportunities aligned with organizational mission and program needs.
Draft grant narratives and proposals, including project descriptions, objectives, and evaluation plans, in collaboration with program staff and leadership.
Work with finance departments and program managers to prepare project budgets and financial plans that meet grant requirements.
Ensure applications and supporting documents are complete, accurate, and submitted on time through required portals.
Serve as a liaison with funders and internal departments during the application process.
Oversee administration of awarded grants and ensure activities, expenditures, and documentation comply with applicable regulations and grant terms.
Monitor grant accounts, expenditures, revenues, allowable costs, fund availability, drawdowns, and cash flow; prepare financial statements and reimbursement invoices.
Track project progress against goals and objectives and prepare and submit timely performance and progress reports.
Maintain organized electronic and paper grant records for reporting and audit purposes.
Provide grant-related guidance and technical assistance to staff and program managers.
Manage grant closeout, including final financial reconciliations and audits.
Track expenditure trends, reconcile fund sources monthly or as needed, forecast fund availability, and develop strategies to maximize grant resources.
Recommend fiscal alignment to help programs maximize grants and meet set-aside, MOE, and other requirements across funding sources and periods of availability.
Manage grant requirements, including MOE, set-asides, one-time funds, Federal Financial Reports (FFRs), carryover, and no-cost extension applications.
Support federal applications, including MHBG, SUPTRS, and SOR applications and their planning and reporting tables.
Establish checks and balances and improve visibility of funding sources, including the state budget.
Prepare, review, and submit periodic financial reports to federal agencies and assist with financial audits by providing documentation.
Interpret and apply federal regulations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies and grant guidelines.
Develop, analyze, and maintain grant budgets; analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and recommend solutions.
Communicate reporting deadlines and guidelines to subrecipients and internal teams.
Maintain grant-related documentation and use accounting software and grant management platforms.
Travel throughout Georgia, including occasional overnight travel, for meetings, training, site visits, or conferences related to grant activities.