Grants Manager

Buncombe County Government

. Manage assigned external County grants through planning, implementation, reporting, compliance, and closeout .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,450 - $74,144 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant management, including planning, implementation, compliance, and reporting, while effectively coordinating with stakeholders and managing budgets. Proficient in analyzing data and preparing comprehensive reports and presentations to support program objectives and community engagement.

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Grant ManagementBudget MonitoringData AnalysisProject ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingFinancial ManagementCompliance MonitoringProgram EvaluationReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Federal Grant ProgramsState Grant ProgramsLocal Government GrantsAccounting PrinciplesGrants Administration Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned external County grants through planning, implementation, reporting, compliance, and closeout
Coordinate with departments, funders, partners, and County stakeholders
Support grant and contract preparation
Monitor budgets, performance measures, deliverables, and compliance
Provide grant-management, contract-management, quality-assurance, and program-support services
Analyze data and prepare reports, presentations, documents, and written and oral analysis
Support planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of grant objectives, projects, initiatives, and programs
Lead community engagement and outreach strategies when assigned
Serve as primary contact with grant funders regarding reporting, training, and technical assistance
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, County leadership, and partner leadership
Administer grant and contract preparation and submission for County departments
Establish and monitor operational standards aligned with funding, state/federal, and Agency requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three (3) years of experience in the program area and/or planning project implementation and coordination; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of general principles of financial management and generally accepted accounting principles and/or grants administration practices
Knowledge of grant writing, acquisition, and management
Knowledge of current federal, state, and local government grant programs
Knowledge of technical and administrative rules and regulations in the subject area
Communication skills to relay industry information and present findings
Ability to prepare written findings and fact-supported recommendations
Ability to prepare and analyze financial information and present it orally and in writing
Basic problem-solving skills to interpret compliance and report findings to management
Project management skills to develop processes and procedures based on changes in laws, regulations, or industry practice
Ability to provide documentation supporting conclusions
Ability to organize and format reports according to applicable guidelines
Ability to review and document compliance with laws and regulations
Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote/hybrid environment
Must understand the County's emergency-essential expectations for the position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work approved for employees living within a 2-hour drive from the assigned Buncombe County facility
In-office, hybrid, and remote position options are offered by Buncombe County
Equal employment opportunity and workplace anti-discrimination protections