Grants & Program Manager

Organization/Company
Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)
State
District of Columbia
Job Status
Full-Time
Position Type/Sector
Nonprofit

The Governors Highway Association (GHSA) is seeking a full-time Grants & Program Manager. This individual is responsible for the day-to-day management of GHSA’s federal and private sector grant programs and the development, execution, and monitoring of Consultant Service Initiative (CSI) contracts. Duties include:

  • Managing the day-to-day administrative tasks and record-keeping of GHSA’s federal and private-sector grant programs. This includes, but is not limited to:
    • Managing the grant application process, including working with GHSA staff and funders to develop the grant announcement and application, conducting outreach to the State Highway Safety Offices to promote the opportunity, and coordinating the applicant selection process and providing input on the applicants.
    • Developing and monitoring timelines to ensure all deliverables are completed on time and within scope and budget. 
    • Working with the Finance staff to ensure accurate and timely completion and submission of all grant applications and other administrative paperwork. 
    • Monitoring staff hours for each project to ensure adherence with the budget. 
    • Monitoring grant performance through GHSA’s reporting portal and via regular, consistent outreach to the SHSOs and their partners.
    • Monitoring Federal grant deliverables to ensure all deadlines are met, as needed.
    • Compiling and disseminating strategic status reports for Senior GHSA staff and funders. 
    • Monitoring grant budgets, tracking expenditures and identifying and mitigating risk. 
    • Working with the Communications staff to announce grant recipients and develop website content that showcases grant impact.
  • Managing Consultant Service Initiative (CSI) contracts. This includes, but is not limited to: 
    • Working with the Senior Director of External Engagement and Chief Financial Officer to develop and disseminate consultant and SHSO contracts for review and execution.
    • Reviewing consultant invoices for accuracy and adherence to budget.
    • Assisting with the development of proposals and outreach to the state highway safety offices.
  • Managing speakers and content for program-related webinars and events, and moderating, as needed.
  • Providing back-up to the Programs and Member Services Director, as needed. 
  • Promoting GHSA Annual Meeting sponsorship and/or exhibiting opportunities to partners. 
  • Other duties as assigned aligned within the objectives of GHSA.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, a focused listener.
  • Exhibits a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
  • Exhibits a high degree of personal initiative.
  • Exceptional organizational and detail orientation for timely implementation of projects.
  • Ability to develop, foster and maintain relationships with key partners and constituents.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment and accomplish tasks with self-direction; provide exemplary customer service.
  • Ability to work creatively and with flexibility in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining high work standards.
  • Excellent computer skills, including high-level use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and contract and/or grants management software.

Experience

  • 3-5 years of applicable experience, required.
  • Association/Nonprofit experience, preferred.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 3 - 5 years of applicable experience. Experience working in a nonprofit or an association is desirable. The position requires up to 5% travel.

GHSA represents the state and territorial highway safety offices that implement programs to address behavioral and highway safety issues, including occupant protection, impaired driving and speeding. GHSA provides leadership and advocacy for the States and Territories to improve traffic safety, influence national policy, enhance program management, and promote best practices. GHSA is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. For more information about the Governors Highway Safety Association, see www.ghsa.org.

GHSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. GHSA believes in the fundamental principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to actively fostering varying experiences and perspectives.

Starting salary is $65,000 – $75,000 + Benefits. GHSA currently provides a hybrid work environment (two telecommuting days per week + three days in the GHSA office). Interested candidates should send their resume and salary expectations to Judi Zurich at jzurich@tpo-inc.com.