Grants Compliance Manager

AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST•Washington, DC

2d•$100,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Grants Management, the Grants Compliance Manager (GCM) is responsible for overseeing grant compliance across AFT’s diverse portfolio of grants. The GCM ensures that all grant activities adhere to applicable regulations, funder requirements, and organizational policies; develops and maintains internal systems, tools, and standard operating procedures; and serves as a key resource for staff on grant management and compliance matters. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with the Programs, Project Management, Legal, and Development teams, and the ability to clearly communicate grant regulations and financial concepts to a variety of audiences.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant regulations, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), and experience applying these regulations in a grant management or compliance role.
Experience in grant compliance and/or grants management within the nonprofit sector, government agencies, or a similar environment.
Familiarity with grant agreement structures, subaward management, and fiscal management of federal funds.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements for non-specialist audiences across all levels of an organization.
Experience developing or managing grants-related systems, trackers, or filing structures.
A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
A minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience in grants management or grant compliance, with a strong background in federal grants and/or nonprofit administration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large federal awards, including familiarity with USDA regulations, USDA General Terms and Conditions (GT&C), and NRCS Grant Agreement and Development Budget Expense Tables (GADBET).
Experience with foundation grant management.
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of AFT.
Certification in grants management (e.g., Certified Grants Management Specialist – CGMS) or federal or commercial contracting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply grant agreements, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with funding guidelines, reporting deadlines, and allowable costs across awards issued by federal, state, corporate, foundation, and other institutional funding sources.
Monitor and stay current on U.S. Government (USG) grant management policies, federal regulations (including 2 CFR 200), and funder-specific requirements; update internal guidance and advise staff accordingly.
Develop, maintain, and refine organizational grant award tracking and filing systems, including SharePoint platform management, to ensure records are current, accurate, and complete.
Review new grant agreements and solicitations to identify compliance requirements, risks, and operational considerations.
Oversee subaward compliance, including development and review of subaward agreements for consistency with prime award requirements.
Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to grant team members and project/program managers to build organizational capacity and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
Develop, update, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key grant management functions, to include procurement, subawards, consultant contracting, and budget and financial management.
Support the annual organizational work planning and budgeting process as it relates to grant compliance requirements.

Benefits

Medical & Prescription Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Voluntary Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent Care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k Plan
Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 13 “sick days” per year.
Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum.
Holidays: AFT observes twelve fixed holidays and a week between Christmas and New Years off during the year (all offices closed) plus a choice of up to three (depending on hiring month) floating holidays.