THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
Salary Range:
$83,530.00 - $133,471.00 Annually
Starting Pay:
$108,500.50 Annually
Get to know Us
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Job Summary
The Grants Compliance Manager is a critical member of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) team, responsible for ensuring the agency’s robust compliance with all local, state, federal, and private grant requirements and supporting program managers across all lanes of work. This role oversees the full life cycle of grants management—including application, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and closeout—to support the agency’s mission to prevent violence and advance community safety in Baltimore. The Grants Compliance Manager serves as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and technical assistance to program staff and leadership, and acts as the primary liaison to funding agencies and auditors regarding grants compliance matters.
Essential Functions
Key ResponsibilitiesGrants Management & Compliance
Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with all grant requirements, including federal, state, and private funding sources.
Oversee the life cycle of all grants: application, set-up, budget management, performance tracking, reporting, and closeout.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200/Uniform Guidance, state and city grant requirements, and funder-specific guidelines).
Review grant proposals, budgets, and contracts for compliance prior to submission; coordinate with program and finance staff to ensure alignment with agency goals and funder requirements.
Monitor grant-funded program activities and expenditures to ensure proper use of funds and adherence to grant terms and conditions.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all required reports (financial, narrative, and programmatic) to funders and regulatory agencies, including through the GOCPP GMS and Just Grants.
Training, Technical Assistance & Communication
Provide ongoing training, guidance, and technical assistance to program and administrative staff on grants compliance, reporting, and documentation.
Serve as the agency’s primary point of contact for funders, auditors, and city compliance offices regarding grants management and compliance.
Communicate changes in grants regulations and requirements to relevant staff and leadership.
Monitoring, Auditing & Risk Management
Conduct periodic internal reviews and audits of grant-funded programs, contracts, and expenditures to identify potential risks and implement corrective actions as needed.
Prepare for and coordinate external audits and site visits by funders and oversight agencies.
Maintain organized, accurate, and auditable grant records and documentation in accordance with agency and funder requirements.
Identify, investigate, and resolve potential compliance issues or discrepancies.
Reporting & Analysis
Develop and maintain dashboards, trackers, and other tools to monitor grant performance,…