Grants Compliance and Program Director

LED FastStart • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Louisiana Innovation is seeking a Grants Compliance and Program Director to oversee the full lifecycle of grant-funded projects—from identifying funding opportunities and developing applications to award administration, compliance, reporting, and closeout. This position plays a key role in securing strategic funding and ensuring grant-funded initiatives are managed effectively, remain compliant, and achieve program goals. The Director collaborates with leadership, LED administrative teams, funders, contractors, universities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and other external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting, Nonprofit Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience in grant administration, compliance, project management, financial reporting, contracts, auditing, or related program operations.
• Strong organizational, project management, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working across diverse teams.
• Experience reviewing budgets, financial records, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially spreadsheets and collaborative document systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and managing federal, state, or philanthropic grants.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) or similar public-sector grant requirements.
• Experience in state government, economic development, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or public programs.
• Familiarity with procurement, contracts, audits, grant closeout, and reimbursement processes.
• Experience building reporting systems, dashboards, workflows, or standard operating procedures.
• Experience using AI and automation tools to improve administrative efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate federal, state, philanthropic, and other grant opportunities aligned with Louisiana Innovation priorities.
• Lead the grant application process, including timelines, budgets, narratives, supporting documentation, and submission.
• Coordinate post-award activities, including implementation planning, contracts, reporting schedules, compliance requirements, and grant closeout.
• Monitor grant agreements to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and funding requirements.
• Prepare and submit financial, programmatic, and performance reports while maintaining complete grant documentation.
• Partner with finance to monitor budgets, expenditures, reimbursements, matching funds, and financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Louisiana Innovation, LED administrative teams, funders, contractors, and external partners.
• Develop and improve grant management systems, templates, dashboards, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Support audits, monitoring reviews, and continuous improvement of grant administration processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director