Grant Administrator

Job Information Exempt; full‑time; 40 hours per week; Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; full benefits; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies. Responsibilities Ensure compliance with all applicable grant requirements, including federal, state, local, and organizational regulations, as well as grantor terms and conditions. Maintain accurate records and tracking systems for all County‑wide grant activities, expenditures, and performance metrics to support audits and reporting. Provide guidance and training to staff on grant processes, compliance requirements, and best practices. Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Finance, Budget, Procurement, Legal) and external stakeholders to support grant development and administration of grant programs. Research, identify, and evaluate grant opportunities from federal, state, local, and private funding sources aligned with organizational priorities. Coordinate and assist County divisions with the submission of competitive grant applications, including providing technical assistance to departments as needed. Assist with the administration of the full lifecycle of grant awards, including implementation, monitoring, and closeout activities. Develop, monitor, and reconcile grant budgets; track expenditures; and recommend budget adjustments to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance. Assist in review and submission of required financial and programmatic reports to funding agencies in accordance with established deadlines. Analyze financial data, spending trends, and program outcomes to support forecasting, decision‑making, and efficient use of funds. Support procurement activities related to grant‑funded projects in accordance with applicable policies and approved budgets. Monitor grant‑funded projects to ensure alignment with program goals, timelines, and funding requirements. Serve as a liaison with funding agencies, community partners, and other stakeholders; represent the organization in meetings and related activities. Assist with audits, monitoring reviews, and site visits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries. Provide technical direction, training, and centralized oversight with Grant Management systems and grant portals. Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant compliance, grant management, or a related field. Substitution for the above-listed required education and experience: Master’s Degree with 3 years experience as described above. Preferred Qualifications Grant Management work experience in a local government setting. Experience managing grant awards. Possession of current Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) by the National Grants Management Association (NGMA). Possession of Grants Management Certificate Program credentials. Physical Requirements Employee is required to constantly sit. Employee is required to constantly work indoors. Equal Opportunity Employer Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants, and community members. #J-18808-Ljbffr Frederick County Government, Maryland