Director of Grants Management Jobs
Director of Grants Management jobs are open across nonprofits, higher education, healthcare systems, and government agencies, at every level from grants manager to executive director, with specializations in federal compliance, foundation funding, and post-award administration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description
Overview
The Assistant Director - Budget Management Services plans, directs, and provides executive management for the budget activities in collaboration with the Chief Budget Officer. Oversees subordinates, reviews operations, provides administrative direction, and ensures effective departmental performance.
Essential Functions
1 Oversees, reviews, and evaluates budget allocations, employee assignments, objectives, operations, and general performance of subordinate managers and supervisors; makes recommendation to Chief Budget Officer and reassigns resources where needed.
2 Coordinates programs and resource allocations with department executives and other department heads; monitors progress of service delivery elements through procedures and strategies to accomplish timely and effective utilization of available resources.
3 Evaluates and analyzes monthly management reports to make budgetary recommendations and to make strategic decisions.
4 Oversees, manages, and supervises managerial staff which includes hiring, training, performance evaluations and other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained; reviews and approves personnel actions.
5 Coordinates and facilitates all special research requests and compiles responses with the City Manager or City Council to provide accurate and timely results; forecasts budget requirements, analyzes financial data, and makes sound recommendations for implementation.
6 Oversees general administration of the department including department's operating budget with review of significant variances to resolve budgetary problems.
7 Identifies areas of quality management to enhance productivity through improved work procedures, practices, communication, and accountability; provides training and evaluation of personnel, processes, and procedures.
8 Represents the City at local, state and national organizations and at professional activities to maintain the image of the City and to create public support for departmental programs.
9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or other Budget related field.
Experience
7 years working in a municipal government setting performing budget management or related accounting.
Licenses and Certifications
None
Knowledge and Skills
1 Thorough knowledge of business principles, practices and techniques used in department management.
2 Knowledge of the principles of public administration.
3 Knowledge of principles of personnel management and ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of others through subordinates.
4 Ability to research financial metrics, forecast future requirements, analyze budget, and make recommendations.
5 Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of others through subordinate staff.
6 Communicating effectively orally and in writing
7 Ability to negotiate contracts, produce effective marketing, and work with a diversified group of people.
8 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Salary Range
$114,150.40 - $142,688.00
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Welcome to the City of Dallas!
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
Contact: TalentCentral@dallas.gov
Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.
Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture,
we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community.
Job Summary
Job Description
Overview
The Assistant Director - Budget Management Services plans, directs, and provides executive management for the budget activities in collaboration with the Chief Budget Officer. Oversees subordinates, reviews operations, provides administrative direction, and ensures effective departmental performance.
Essential Functions
1 Oversees, reviews, and evaluates budget allocations, employee assignments, objectives, operations, and general performance of subordinate managers and supervisors; makes recommendation to Chief Budget Officer and reassigns resources where needed.
2 Coordinates programs and resource allocations with department executives and other department heads; monitors progress of service delivery elements through procedures and strategies to accomplish timely and effective utilization of available resources.
3 Evaluates and analyzes monthly management reports to make budgetary recommendations and to make strategic decisions.
4 Oversees, manages, and supervises managerial staff which includes hiring, training, performance evaluations and other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained; reviews and approves personnel actions.
5 Coordinates and facilitates all special research requests and compiles responses with the City Manager or City Council to provide accurate and timely results; forecasts budget requirements, analyzes financial data, and makes sound recommendations for implementation.
6 Oversees general administration of the department including department's operating budget with review of significant variances to resolve budgetary problems.
7 Identifies areas of quality management to enhance productivity through improved work procedures, practices, communication, and accountability; provides training and evaluation of personnel, processes, and procedures.
8 Represents the City at local, state and national organizations and at professional activities to maintain the image of the City and to create public support for departmental programs.
9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or other Budget related field.
Experience
7 years working in a municipal government setting performing budget management or related accounting.
Licenses and Certifications
None
Knowledge and Skills
1 Thorough knowledge of business principles, practices and techniques used in department management.
2 Knowledge of the principles of public administration.
3 Knowledge of principles of personnel management and ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of others through subordinates.
4 Ability to research financial metrics, forecast future requirements, analyze budget, and make recommendations.
5 Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of others through subordinate staff.
6 Communicating effectively orally and in writing
7 Ability to negotiate contracts, produce effective marketing, and work with a diversified group of people.
8 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Salary Range
$114,150.40 - $142,688.00
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Welcome to the City of Dallas!
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
Contact: TalentCentral@dallas.gov
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Who's Hiring
- Guardians of Honor12
- CAMBA2
- Workday2
- Goldbelt2
- Guidehouse2
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of grants management jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience managing federal or foundation grant portfolios
- Deep knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR 200 compliance requirements
- Experience with grants management software such as Fluxx, Blackbaud, or Amplifund
- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a grants management team
- Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) credential preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Director of Grants Management Job Search
Tailor your resume to funding types
Hiring managers distinguish between federal grants experience and private foundation work. Make sure your resume clearly separates those two, naming the specific agencies or foundations you've managed grants from and the award sizes you've overseen.
Highlight compliance and audit history
Directors of grants management are accountable for single audits, OMB Uniform Guidance, and 2 CFR 200 compliance. If you've navigated an audit or corrective action plan, name it explicitly on your resume rather than burying it under a generic 'compliance' bullet.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of grants management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by funding mechanism not just title
Job postings for this role vary widely in title, using terms like grants director, grants administrator, or grants and contracts director. Search across all those variations so you don't miss openings that match your experience but use a different label.
Prepare for a grants portfolio review
Many interview panels ask you to walk through a grant you managed from award through close-out, including any compliance issues. Prepare two or three concrete examples that show your process for sub-recipient monitoring, drawdowns, and reporting cycles.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Clarify whether the role manages a team or is an individual contributor, what the total grants portfolio size is, and whether post-award administration is centralized or distributed. These details affect workload significantly and are fair to ask about before you accept.
Director of Grants Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of grants managements?
Guardians of Honor, CAMBA, and Workday are hiring the most director of grants managements right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Organizations with large federal funding portfolios tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many director of grants management jobs are remote?
About 37% of director of grants management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles most common in post-award compliance, reporting, and grants administration functions. Roles that require in-person collaboration with program staff or executive leadership are more likely to require on-site presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a director of grants management?
Start in a grants coordinator or grants manager role to build hands-on experience with pre-award and post-award processes. Develop fluency in federal compliance frameworks, particularly OMB Uniform Guidance. Pursue the Certified Grants Management Specialist credential to signal expertise to hiring committees. Progress into a senior grants manager role before moving to director-level positions, and seek out experience supervising staff and managing multi-funder portfolios.
Can you get hired as a director of grants management without director-level experience?
Yes, candidates who have served as senior grants managers or grants officers with supervisory responsibility can be competitive for director roles. Demonstrating that you've managed a sizable portfolio, led a team through an audit, and built systems for sub-recipient monitoring can substitute for a formal director title. Smaller nonprofits and emerging organizations are particularly open to promoting strong senior-level candidates into their first director position.
What does the director of grants management interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by a panel interview that includes finance, program, and executive leadership. You'll likely be asked to walk through a grant lifecycle, describe how you've handled a compliance finding, and explain your approach to sub-recipient oversight. Some organizations include a written exercise or ask you to review a sample budget or audit finding and present your response to the panel.
Where can I find and apply to director of grants management jobs?
You can find and apply to director of grants management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from organizations across the United States. Search for roles that match your background in federal compliance, foundation funding, or post-award administration, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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