Grants Compliance Manager

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, local nonprofit organizations, and Maryland residents through facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, and security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS also provides facilities, engineering, design, and construction services, administers nearly $1 billion in annual contracts, and oversees the State procurement process.

The Capital Grants Compliance Manager oversees post-award compliance processes for the Capital Grants and Loans program. The manager ensures that the team maintains internal controls, clear processes, and consistent compliance practices for grants and contracts, and serves as the policy and process owner for compliance playbooks, checklists, and templates. The role ensures financial, programmatic, and administrative grant requirements are followed and that the organization remains audit ready. The position requires experience and working knowledge of residential or commercial construction, property inspections, grant compliance, and strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting valuation findings.

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (at-will), Grade 20. The position is based at DGS Business Enterprise Administration, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of residential or commercial construction practices.
• Experience conducting property inspections.
• Experience with grant compliance activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting valuation findings.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Finance, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Five years of professional experience in grant administration, financial or contract compliance, or regulatory oversight.
• At least two years of experience involving working knowledge of residential or commercial construction practices, plan reviews, or contract evaluation.
• Direct experience conducting physical property or project site inspections to verify progress and compliance.
• Experience developing or enforcing internal controls, compliance playbooks, checklists, or audit-readiness procedures.
• Experience supervising technical, inspection, or compliance personnel, such as Construction Compliance Officers or Inspectors.
• Experience managing public capital grant or loan programs and interacting with State oversight entities, legislative bodies, or administrative boards, such as the Board of Public Works, Comptroller, or Department of Budget & Management.
• Working knowledge of State bond requirements, State and federal grant regulations, and statutory reporting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to document formal valuation or inspection findings and draft policy recommendations for executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop organizational practices, policies, and processes for documenting grant information and activities, including audits.
• Provide expertise on grant compliance and interpret applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate applicable regulations into operational policies as needed.
• Oversee the Construction Compliance Officer and Inspector(s).
• Review grant files for completeness and accuracy.
• Advise the CGL Director on process improvements to meet compliance expectations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across institutional departments to resolve compliance risks and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and monitor a Compliance Calendar for reporting deadlines, site visits, and legislative reports.
• Track compliance issues and findings, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and resolved.
• Develop, update, and deliver grant compliance training materials and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and distribute monthly and quarterly compliance and payment reports.
• Review and evaluate contracts and construction plans for compliance with State bond requirements.
• Conduct project site visits during and after award for compliance and project closeout.
• Review and approve invoices and payment requests for accuracy and validity.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, if funding is available, for those who qualify.
• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions.
• Free mass transit in Baltimore and Annapolis.
• Generous paid leave that increases with years of service.
• Paid holidays.
• Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee and employer contributory pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed