Director of Grants, Workforce Programs & Comp

Job description

Position Purpose
The Director of Grants, Workforce Programs & Compliance provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's grant funding portfolio and workforce development initiatives, including WIOA, More Than a Job, and other federal, state, local, and private funding programs. This position is responsible for grant development and administration, program performance, fiscal accountability, regulatory compliance, and funding sustainability to ensure alignment with organizational goals and community impact objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of workforce development programs and grant-funded initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational priorities, funding requirements, and program objectives.
• Identify funding opportunities and lead grant research, proposal development, application submission, award implementation, renewals, amendments, reporting, and closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable grant regulations, contractual obligations, performance measures, reporting deadlines, and audit requirements.
• Serve as the organization's primary point of contact for grant monitoring, compliance reviews, audits, and funding agency inquiries.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, internal controls, and documentation systems to support grant compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee grant budgets, expenditures, funding allocations, and fiscal performance in collaboration with Finance and program leadership to ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
• Monitor workforce program performance, participant outcomes, employment placement, retention, and contractual deliverables; identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Analyze programmatic and financial data to prepare reports, dashboards, and recommendations for executive leadership, funders, boards, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with workforce boards, government agencies, employers, community partners, training providers, and funding organizations to strengthen program delivery and expand funding opportunities.
• Provide guidance, technical assistance, and oversight to program staff regarding grant administration, compliance requirements, performance expectations, and reporting.
• Represent the organization at workforce development meetings, funding discussions, and community initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Services, Workforce Development, or a related field required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience in grant administration, workforce development, program management, or compliance may be considered.
Experience managing grant-funded programs, developing funding proposals, overseeing budgets, monitoring program performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance is required. Experience with WIOA and federal or state grant administration preferred.
SKILLS/ABILITIES : Strong leadership, strategic planning, organizational, analytical, and project management skills. Knowledge of grant administration, workforce development, fiscal oversight, and regulatory compliance. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to interpret complex regulations, manage competing priorities, evaluate program performance, develop corrective actions, and establish effective relationships with staff, funders, government agencies, and community partners.
Working Environment
Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment with moderate noise levels and minimal exposure to hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. Occasional travel to program locations, funding agencies, community partners, and organizational sites may be required.
Physical Requirements
The employee must be able to sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers, reach, communicate effectively, and lift or move up to 20 pounds. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.