Grants Administrator

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority•Raleigh, NC

45d•Onsite

About The Position

As our Grants Administrator, you'll be part of the flight crew guiding the Authority's long-range financial journey. Think of this role as sitting in the cockpit of our multi-year capital program-overseeing a funding plan powered by unrestricted cash, PFC revenue, state and federal grants, and issued debt. You'll help keep our financial engines running smoothly by managing day-to-day cash flow, monitoring investments to ensure they stay on course with North Carolina regulations and our Investment Policy, and coordinating the critical work of debt service, bond administration, and credit facility oversight. This role is highly collaborative-you'll work wing-to-wing with teams across Finance, Planning & Environmental, Engineering & Project Management, and Commercial Operations to align funding strategies with the Authority's Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP/CIP), Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program, and long-range business vision. You'll also captain the full grant lifecycle-from pre-award planning and application development to award acceptance, compliance management, reimbursement, reporting, and closeout. Your work ensures we meet all grant agreement requirements, PFC regulations (14 CFR Part 158), and Treasury obligations, keeping our capital programs and eligible operational initiatives safely above the clouds. If you're energized by complex financial navigation and want to help propel major airport projects from the runway to cruising altitude, this role might be your perfect flight path.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, finance, or related field
5 or more years of work experience in grants administration, program development or management, sponsored programs administration or another related field.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in finance, public administration, accounting, or related field preferred.
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in public sector grants administration, preferably in aviation transportation infrastructure and capital project environments.
Demonstrated experience with airport funding programs (e.g., FAA AIP, State aviation grants, PFC administration) and compliance under OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Relevant certifications such as Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor available cash balances and maintain a twelve-month forecast of cash needs and debt requirements.
Develops multi-year funding plan (cash, debt, AIP, state, BIL Infrastructure, TSA, and more) to maximize investment interest and prepare for funding needs.
Provide summary reports to external auditors and other stakeholders as requested.
Prepares quarterly and annual PFC reports and maintains Part 158 compliance, including public notice files, project listings, auditing support, and record retention.
Coordinates with internal stakeholders to confirm eligibility and maintain accurate project justifications, cost estimates, and schedules tied to the ACIP.
Submit grant draw requests to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other governmental agencies.
Implements and continuously improves standardized grant administration procedures, checklists, and internal controls to reduce errors and audit findings.
Leads or supports system enhancements (e.g., ERP project accounting, grants management portals, e-invoicing drawdown systems) and trains stakeholders on compliant workflows.