Grants Management Specialist

Core responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day compliance, monitoring, and financial oversight of federal grants and subaward portfolio
• Provide administrative support for the full lifecycle of pass-through grants, including pre-award solicitation and post-award monitoring
• Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200 and federal grant requirements while supporting subrecipients
• Maintain strong, proactive relationships with NACD members and partners

This role ensures federal grant funds are used appropriately and effectively to support conservation districts across the country, helping to advance soil and water conservation efforts nationwide.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• At least four years of experience managing or supporting federal grants, including compliance and financial oversight
• Demonstrated understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
• Experience managing subrecipients or pass-through entities
• Strong fiscal management skills including budget development and management using Excel
• Ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to coordinate large-scale projects
• Travel required (up to 10%)

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually
• Health insurance: Single coverage - 100% of premium paid by employer
• Dental and vision insurance: Single coverage - 100% of premium paid by employer
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• AD&D/Life insurance: Basic life insurance benefit of 1 times annual salary
• Flex plan for pre-tax health, dependent care, parking and transportation expenses
• Retirement plan: 403b with employer match up to 5%
• 13 paid federal holidays
• 10 days sick leave (520 hours eligible for carryover annually)
• Minimum 10 days paid vacation (increases with tenure)
• Professional development stipend up to $1,000
• Monthly telecommunications stipend for phone and/or internet expenses

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) represents America's conservation districts, which are local units of government established under state law to carry out natural resource management programs at the local level, with a focus on soil and water conservation.