Cityofphiladelphia

Grants Manager

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$107kDetected 8 days ago

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About the role

The Grants Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of grant funding for the Philadelphia Police Department.
The position serves as the primary liaison between the agency, funding entities, and City leadership, ensuring funding opportunities are maximized and managed effectively.
Identify and evaluate funding opportunities, assessing alignment with agency priorities and operational needs.

Lead and manage all aspects of grant administration, including research, application development, award management, and closeout processes.
Manage grant closeout procedures, ensuring all deliverables and reporting obligations are fulfilled.
Lead responses to audit findings and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Collaborate with City departments, including Central Finance, Procurement, the Mayor's Office of Grants, and the Managing Director's Office.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of grant management practices across the full grant lifecycle
Strong knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, including Title 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements)
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and auditing standards
Knowledge of federal grant programs, particularly those administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania funding programs
Knowledge of municipal finance, budgeting, and procurement processes within a large local government environment
Knowledge of law enforcement agency operations, structure, and funding needs
The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Skill in researching and analyzing complex funding opportunities and grant requirements
Skill in budgeting, financial tracking, and fiscal management of grant funds
Skill in preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports, applications, and correspondence
Skill in managing multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines
Skill in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration across departments and agencies
Ability to interpret complex regulatory and financial information and apply it in a practical operational context
Ability to assess funding opportunities and communicate risks, benefits, and strategic implications to executive leadership
Ability to serve as the agency's representative during audits, reviews, and compliance monitoring
Ability to coordinate across multiple City departments and external funding entities
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in grant management, preferably within a government or law enforcement environment.
Demonstrated experience managing federal and/or state grants, including compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.

$90,000 - $107,000
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The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia.
As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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