Grants Manager

Grant Administration & Development Consultant

Contract / On-Demand Engagement | Fully Remote

$50-$60/HR W2

Overview

We are seeking experienced Grant Administration & Development Consultants to support a growing behavioral health program with multiple clients. This role is ideal for a professional with deep expertise across the full grant lifecycle , including administration, compliance, and federal grant development. This is a fully remote, flexible, on-demand consulting opportunity , offering the chance to contribute to high-impact programs while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Management & Administration

• Oversee the full lifecycle of multiple grants (pre- and post-award), including compliance, reporting, and closeout

• Manage multiple funding sources, ensuring accurate tracking, allocation, and audit readiness

• Lead process improvement initiatives to strengthen grant administration and operational workflows

• Prepare and manage invoicing for funding agencies and subcontractors

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and grant-specific regulations

• Support internal and external audits, including coordination and resolution of findings

• Maintain documentation and reporting standards to ensure audit readiness

Subrecipient & Stakeholder Coordination

• Function as a primary liaison for external partners and subcontractors, including academic institutions

• Ensure timely access to documentation, reporting, and audit support materials

• Monitor fund utilization and program eligibility requirements to maintain compliance

Grant Development & Strategy

• Lead and/or support the end-to-end grant application process, including opportunity identification, strategy, and submission

• Develop compelling grant narratives aligned with federal agency requirements (e.g., SAMHSA, HRSA, VA)

• Partner with internal teams to design programs and align funding strategies with organizational goals

Budget Development & Financial Oversight

• Build and manage grant budgets in compliance with funding guidelines

• Develop detailed budget narratives and justifications

• Collaborate with finance stakeholders to align budgets with operational plans

Rapid Response Execution

• Provide high-impact support during compressed RFP timelines (typically 30–45 days)

• Integrate quickly into fast-paced, “all-hands-on-deck” submission efforts

• Deliver complete, high-quality proposals under tight deadlines

Process Improvement & Advisory

• Advise on grant readiness, internal workflows, and best practices

• Help strengthen internal capabilities in both grant development and compliance

• Contribute to long-term funding and program growth strategies

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in grant administration (pre- and post-award)

• Extensive experience with federal grant writing and development (e.g., SAMHSA, HRSA, VA, or similar agencies)

• Strong knowledge of grant compliance, financial tracking, and reporting requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in grant budget development and narrative writing

• Experience managing multiple funding sources and complex grants

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

• Strong analytical, organizational, and process improvement skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare systems, or nonprofit environments

• Familiarity with subrecipient management and academic partnerships

• Prior consulting or advisory experience in on-demand or fractional roles

Work Structure

• Fully remote engagement

• Ability to quickly ramp up and scale support based on project needs

• Workload aligned to federal grant cycles, with peak demand typically occurring in Q4 and in Q1

Why This Opportunity

• High-impact work supporting important behavioral health initiatives

• Opportunity to contribute across both grant strategy and operations

• Flexible, fully remote structure suited for experienced consultants seeking dynamic engagements

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