Grants & Compliance Manager

National Math Stars

. Serve as NMS’s administrative contact with NSF grants and program officers, alongside the PI and co-PI .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in grants management, including compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting, while effectively communicating complex regulations to diverse stakeholders. Proficient in managing federal grants and ensuring adherence to 2 CFR 200 guidelines.

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Grants ManagementFederal Grant ComplianceBudgeting and Financial Reporting2 CFR 200 KnowledgeNSF Award Experience

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Hard Skills

Grants ManagementBudgetingFinancial ReportingCost AllowabilityGrant Proposal PreparationAward CloseoutTracking DeadlinesGrant DocumentationRFP MonitoringPolicy Maintenance

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationRelationship BuildingSimplifying Complex Rules

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceQuickBooks OnlineResearch.govSAM.gov

Certifications & Qualifications

CGMS

Industry Keywords

NSF GrantsFederal AwardsCooperative AgreementsParticipant Support Cost ManagementFinancial AuditsSingle Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as NMS’s administrative contact with NSF grants and program officers, alongside the PI and co-PI
Project manage grant compliance, implementation, reporting, and financial requirements
Own award budgets by tracking spending, forecasting future quarters/years, and flagging variances
Support drawdowns through NSF's payment system
Prepare federal financial reports on time
Track costs by grant workstream and advise on classifications requiring NSF approval
Ensure grant costs are allowable under 2 CFR and award terms
Prepare prior approval requests, budget revisions, and no-cost extension requests
Support annual and final project reports in Research.gov
Keep SAM.gov, Research.gov, and related registrations and certifications current
Lead award closeout
Maintain and revise policies required for federal, state, and private awards
Run a grants calendar and database covering award deadlines, restrictions, and reports
Partner with Finance to ensure restricted grant funds are coded and tracked correctly
Prepare grant documentation for annual financial audits and federal Single Audits
Track federal and state grant-rule changes and explain their impact to NMS
Monitor RFPs aligned with NMS's strategy
Support preparation and submission of grant proposals
Review proposals against funder requirements
Build relationships with program officers
Report quarterly to the Head of Operations and CEO on active awards and compliance risks
Simplify grant processes for program staff, including automation where useful

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of grants management, including post-award management of at least one federal grant or cooperative agreement
Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), especially cost allowability, budgeting, and financial reporting
Comfort building grant budgets and reading financial reports
Ability to explain complex rules simply to people who are not grants experts
Strong organization: you track many deadlines and miss none of them
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Preferred: NSF award experience (PAPPG, Research.gov, ACM$)
Preferred: participant support cost management
Preferred: CGMS or a similar credential
Preferred: fluency with Google Workspace and QuickBooks Online

Benefits

Comp & perks

$1,500 one-time home office stipend
5% non-elective contribution to 401K
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance coverage with 100% employer contribution for employees & 70% coverage for dependents
Generous paid vacation & sick time off from day one
Paid parental leave
Free pie every Pi Day
Remote position with occasional travel for team events and retreats