Territorial Grants and Contracts Director (5392)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating and tracking the review, analysis, and processing of all grants and contracts within the department, serving as a central resource for the status of all pending grants and contracts. The role ensures compliance with funding requirements from local, state, federal government, quasi-government entities, and private organizations that provide funding for social services programs throughout the Southern Territory. It also safeguards The Salvation Army's position as both a religious organization and a nonprofit corporation. The Director acts as a technical resource person, providing advice to the Territorial Social Services Secretary, Divisional Headquarters, and the field on matters concerning government programs, funding, and contracts. Additionally, the position involves supervising assigned staff in their grants and contract work.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Pre-Law, Social Work, Contract Management, or a related field is required
Five years of progressively responsible experience in contract management, administration, and/or service delivery is required
Valid Georgia Driver’s License
Willing to work systematically to become a Certified Grant Specialist & Reviewer and Certified Senior Grant Specialist

Nice To Haves

A master’s in social work or paralegal degree is preferred
Paralegal experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinating and tracking the review, analysis, and processing of all grants and contracts in the department serving as a central resource regarding the status of all pending grants and contracts
Ensures compliance with funding requirements of local/state/federal government, quasi-government entities, and private organizations providing funding for social services programs throughout the Southern Territory
Safeguards The Salvation Army's position as a religious organization as well as a nonprofit corporation
Serves as technical resource person and provides advice to the Territorial Social Services Secretary, Divisional Headquarters and the field on matters involving government programs, funding, and contracts
Supervises assigned staff in performing grants and contract work
Serves as the primary point of contact for Territorial Headquarters Departments as well as Divisional stakeholders regarding the processing of grants, contracts, and related documents according to the procedures for processing program and social service contracts and agreements in conjunction with the delegation of authority
Interprets statutes, regulations, and contract terms as a part of the standard contract review process
Advises Salvation Army contracting locations of compliance issues and potential contract management problems
Confers with the Assistant Territorial Social Services Director concerning various operational matters, including any difficulty in processing or expediting contracts through the various departments of Territorial Headquarters, special needs of the units, review of the unit’s workload, and coordination with other Salvation Army units at the territorial, divisional, and local levels