Program Manager/ Grants Manager (Climate change/Disaster recovery)

Job Description

Job Description

Duration: 12+ Months (could be extended up to five years)

Shift Timing: Day shift; 8 hours

Position Functions

• The essential functions and duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions

Program Implementation (90%): Design Support and Corporation leadership in the design of the program:

• Will take the lead on standing up the program, providing the initial development of program guidance, eligibility criteria, funding priorities, allowable uses, award parameters, relevant rural and rural-serving providers, administration, tracking and enforcement of CMS's five-year service commitment for those provided funding under the grant, and other foundational program requirements in order to inform funding and grants administration processes.
• Develop and maintain a Corporation implementation schedule that reflects department approved program priorities and timelines.
• Develop funding opportunity documents, application materials, budget templates, applicant guidance, and award documents.

Web presence:

• Support the addition of this grant program into Corporation's grants-processing platform used for application intake, review, award communication and management, reporting, and data analysis.
• Maintain this grant program within the platform.
• Maintain current application materials and program information on the Corporation program microsite.

Applicant engagement:

• Manage applicant intake and respond to questions concerning the application and grants administration process.
• Provide reasonable technical assistance concerning applications, budgets, grant agreements, invoicing, reimbursements, supporting documentation, and reporting.
• Refer questions concerning provider eligibility, rural service commitment, allowable strategies, program policy.

Review and approval:

• Review applications for completeness, organizational capacity, budget reasonableness, fiscal requirements, and compliance with published application requirements; approve/reject applicant materials in coordination.
• Prepare award recommendations and supporting documentation.

Post award:

• Support the Corporation's finance team with execution of award agreements, award amendments, payments, reimbursements, and closeout.
• Monitor awardee compliance with approved budgets

Reporting:

• Collect and review required financial and program documentation; monitor awardee compliance with approved budgets, allowable-cost requirements, performance expectations, and reporting obligations; coordinate corrective actions with departments when concerns are identified.
• Maintain complete award, payment, monitoring, and closeout records; support the creation of monthly program reporting.

Interagency Coordination (10%):

Support the coordination and designated partners to align the RHRRP activities with related State.

Support employer outreach, provider engagement, and program communications by providing information related to funding opportunities, applications, and award administration.

Provide relevant applicant and awardee information to support coordination with related RHTP recruitment, retention, training, education, and workforce-support initiatives.

Participate in coordination meetings convened and align application, award, monitoring, and reporting processes with approved requirements.

Identify potential duplication, gaps, or opportunities for coordination encountered through program administration.

Support led RHTP evaluation and CMS reporting by providing relevant financial, award, employer, participant, and implementation information.

Key Competencies

• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, business leaders, and industry groups.
• Facilitation & Content Delivery: Strong program delivery skills, including the ability to coordinate content experts, synthesize learnings, and develop and operationalize the flow of each session.
• Resourcefulness & Initiative: Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying and navigating challenges to achieve results.
• Project Management: Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized & Detail-oriented: Ability to lead the day-to-day administrative work of multi-faceted projects; create clear goals; manage detailed timelines; ensure reporting across multiple entities; and implement strategies that align with long-term objectives for climate resilience, business innovation, and economic growth.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business, environmental science, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in business outreach, policy, project management, or educational programming.
• Familiarity with climate change, disaster recovery, economic resilience policies, and/or technology commercialization strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing large-scale, cross-sector projects.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, particularly in business or public policy sectors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Must haves:

• Bachelor's degree
• Project Management –5+ years
• Grant and Stakeholder management
• Familiarity with climate change, disaster recovery, economic resilience policies, and/or technology commercialization strategies.

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.

Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients.

TSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.

At TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Description

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.\r\n\r\nHeadquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.\r\n\r\nAs one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.\r\n\r\nWith a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients.\r\n\r\nTSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.\r\n\r\nAt TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.\r\n\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\n\r\n22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.