Grants and Contracts Manager

The 150,000-member American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) seeks a highly motivated and detail oriented grants and contracts professional to manage the entire grant lifecycle from inception through termination, identifying and securing funding opportunities from government agencies and private foundations to support ASCE's mission and strategic programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching governmental, foundation, and other institutional giving for program funding areas and grant opportunities aligned with ASCE's mission and programs
• Provide grants management support for grant programs, pre-award, award, post-award and closeout phases of the grants management lifecycle process.
• Interacting with internal staff for the purpose of identifying grant requirements and ensuring all grants & contracts are aligned with the organization's missions and goals
• Familiar with Federal funding regulations and private funding
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive grants calendar
• Overseeing the grant submittal process, coordinating, and leading the team working on the proposal
• Reviewing all grant agreements with appropriate staff
• Tracking and monitoring all grant activities, timelines, and deliverables for grant awards and associated subcontracts and subawards
• Serving as the primary point of contact for grants & contract-related inquiries and communications
• Developing grant project budgets
• Ensuring proper expense allocation and compliance with grant agreements, federal guidelines, and organizational budget
• Preparing financial reports, analysis, and projections for grant related activities
• Ensuring all grant & contract agreements, proposals, reports, and essential communications are filed correctly and kept current

Ideal candidates will have:

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience with specialized knowledge of grants and contracts management
• 2-4 years' experience managing grants and contracts
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite
• Demonstrated success navigating intricate application and reporting processes with meticulous attention to detail

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of civil engineering to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Based in Reston, VA, this position has hybrid work from home flexibility in the Northern VA/DC Metro area.

For consideration, submissions of interest must contain a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.