Program Manager, Grants Management - (26-FAB-300006-141)

DC Water • Washington, DC

7d • $115,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager, Grants Management is responsible for a comprehensive grants management program, including grant research, funding strategy, application development, financial administration, compliance monitoring, reimbursement, reporting, and grant closeout. This position manages the full grant lifecycle—from identifying funding opportunities and coordinating competitive grant applications through post-award financial management and audit compliance. Working closely with engineering, operations, finance, procurement, and external grant consultants as needed, the Program Manager ensures the Authority maximizes available grant funding while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local funding requirements.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of progressive grants management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of federal grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
• Experience of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding.
• Experience of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Experience in grant writing and, Grants.Gov submission, and ASAP.Gov cash management processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, procurement staff, auditors, and funding agencies.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics or similar fields from an accredited university or college.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Advanced data analysis skills.
• Experienced in grants evaluation process and financial impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay current on Grants policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state and federal funding sources.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in grants life cycle management, compliance reviews, financial reporting, and cost recovery principles and procedures.
• Grants Management Certification is a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or equivalent certification is a plus
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Grants Management Software and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Research and monitor federal, state, regional, and local grant opportunities that align with the Authority’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), strategic initiatives, resilience planning, environmental compliance, and infrastructure needs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Executive Leadership, and Project Managers to identify projects eligible for grant funding and develop long-term grant funding strategies.
• Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive grant applications through Grants.gov and other federal, state, and regional grant portals.
• Develop grant application budgets, financial narratives, cost estimates, matching fund calculations, benefit-cost analyses, and supporting financial documentation.
• Coordinate the preparation of complete application packages, including technical narratives, financial schedules, certifications, resolutions, supporting documentation, and required attachments.
• Serve as the organization's primary administrator for federal grant systems, including Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and ASAP (Automated Standard Application for Payments), ensuring registrations, authorizations, banking information, and organizational profiles remain current and compliant.
• Maintain all organizational federal grant registrations, renewals, and user access permissions to ensure uninterrupted eligibility for federal funding.
• Coordinate and oversee grant application timelines to ensure all submission deadlines and agency requirements are met.
• Work collaboratively with external grant consultants, engineering consultants, and technical writers to prepare competitive grant applications and maximize funding opportunities.
• Review grant solicitations, Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), funding announcements, and agency guidance to determine eligibility, compliance requirements, and application strategies.
• Provide leadership with recommendations regarding grant pursuits, funding opportunities, project prioritization, and financial impacts.
• Develop and maintain a centralized grants management calendar tracking application deadlines, reporting requirements, reimbursement schedules, compliance milestones, and grant closeout activities.
• Establish standardized grant application templates, financial worksheets, compliance checklists, and internal procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Monitor legislative appropriations, Congressionally Directed Spending opportunities, and emerging federal infrastructure funding programs for potential Authority projects.
• Coordinate pre-award and post-award activities to ensure seamless transition from grant application through project implementation, reimbursement, monitoring, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary liaison with federal and state funding agencies regarding grant applications, award negotiations, financial reporting, reimbursement requests, compliance issues, and grant amendments.
• Prepares various grant-related status reports for executive management and the board of directors.
• Performs various cost recovery and billing activities for operating and capital costs incurred on joint use multi-jurisdictional user facilities (MJUFs) in accordance with the Inter-Municipal Agreements (IMA).
• Performs other ad hoc cost recovery, billing, and grant management functions as directed.

Benefits

• We provide an essential service and do work that matters.
• A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
• We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

What This Job Offers

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