Director – Grant Administration Services

Communities Unlimited

. Lead the financial and compliance side of a portfolio of roughly $50 million in federal, state, local, philanthropic, and fee-for-service grants and contracts .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $84,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing federal and state grant programs, ensuring compliance with Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America requirements, and maintaining audit readiness. Proven ability to lead financial oversight, manage budgets, and develop client relationships to drive revenue growth.

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Federal Grant ManagementDavis-Bacon ComplianceFinancial Risk ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

BudgetingReimbursement ReviewsForecastingInternal ControlsAudit ReadinessSubrecipient MonitoringCost PrinciplesProcurementGrant AdministrationFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Client-Facing CommunicationProposal WritingTeam ManagementRelationship BuildingReport Preparation

Certifications & Qualifications

CGMSGPCCGFM

Industry Keywords

2 CFR Part 200Public AdministrationNonprofit SectorCommunity DevelopmentConsulting EnvironmentFee-for-Service EngagementsInfrastructure ProjectsCapital ProjectsAudit RequirementsCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the financial and compliance side of a portfolio of roughly $50 million in federal, state, local, philanthropic, and fee-for-service grants and contracts
Report to the Chief Financial Officer
Ensure awards are managed responsibly, remain compliant with Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America requirements, and are audit-ready from start to finish
Serve as a subject-matter expert on federal grant requirements
Work closely with funders, clients, contractors, and sub-recipients
Manage grants awarded to municipalities, nonprofits, and contractors through requirements, budget changes, reimbursements, and closeout
Verify domestic content and prevailing wage compliance by reviewing sourcing records and certified payroll, coordinating corrective actions, and training partners
Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial risk; partner with finance staff on reconciliations, funding reports, and audits
Serve as the main contact for grant administration clients and lead fee-for-service engagements from contract to closeout
Grow fee-based services by building relationships, developing proposals, and meeting revenue and retention goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education Option A: Masters degree with preference for degrees in public administration, accounting, and business administration finance
Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering, monitoring, or managing Davis-Bacon and/or BABA in relation to federal or state grant programs
Education Option B: Bachelor's degree with preference for degrees in public administration, accounting, and business administration finance
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience administering, monitoring, or managing Davis-Bacon and/or BABA in relation to federal or state grant programs
Education Option C: High school degree or equivalent is required and 11 years of relevant experience in public administration, accounting or business administration, including seven (7) years of experience with Davis Bacon and/or BABA
Senior-level oversight of a grant and contract portfolio of approximately $50 million or more, ideally within a nonprofit, public-sector, community development, or consulting environment
Advanced knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), including cost principles, procurement, subrecipient monitoring, and audit requirements
Experience managing federally funded infrastructure or capital projects, including Build America, Buy America (BABA) and Davis-Bacon compliance
Strong financial and risk management skills, including budgeting, reimbursement reviews, forecasting, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit readiness
Proven leadership experience managing teams or consultants and developing scalable processes
Strong client-facing, communication, and writing skills, including preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and reports
A related professional certification is preferred, such as CGMS, GPC, or CGFM
Must maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and at least the state-required minimum personal auto liability insurance coverage
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must currently reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana
Approximately 40% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Employer 401k Match
Paid holiday, vacation and sick time
Work from home