Grant Operations Manager
About The Position
The Grant Operations Manager oversees grant-related services and programs for the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, including Helene Program Response Services, Grant Technical Services, Enterprise Business System management, contract agreement processes, Federal Grant Programs, and special projects. The position leads program implementation, provides technical assistance, and manages initiatives across departments to streamline grant distribution. It promotes standardized processes and centralized grant management systems to support efficiency, transparency, and accountability. The role is within the Office of Continuous Improvement, which works with DEQ programs to improve business processes, data strategy, compliance, grants management, and engineering. The office supports effective administration of grant funding for infrastructure, resilience, and disaster recovery, and works with divisions on data strategy, grant contract management, and grant disbursements. The Grant Operations Unit also oversees process optimization, procurement, communications and outreach, and other special projects. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with applicable State Benefits. It currently qualifies for hybrid telework, with routine office and remote workdays; telework options may change at management’s discretion. The position is exempt from the Human Resources Act, except for Articles 6 and 7.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in the program area of assignment, including two years of supervisory program experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple complex programs across the full lifecycle, from initial scope and budget development through grant agreement execution, implementation, and closeout.
- Supervise large-scale recovery initiatives.
- Develop and monitor program scopes, budgets, timelines, and performance metrics.
- Oversee the Grant Services Unit and manage its day-to-day operations and employees.
- Create standardized administrative procedures for budgeting, contracting, accounting, auditing, reporting, IT systems, and outreach.
- Collaborate with other agencies to design and test a multi-division grants management system.
Benefits
- Applicable State Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a state employee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
