Administrator III (NC25015/ 520414) (Grant Manager (PRO Housing)

Civicworks; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grant Manager (PRO Housing) position is a full-time contract with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of Policy, Strategy, and Research. It oversees the HUD PRO Housing FY24 grant, including a competitive subgrant program and required reporting.

The role requires coordinating with HUD staff, state agencies, and local jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and quality control across Maryland.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency; six years of admin or professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in humanities, social sciences, public policy, public administration or related field (preferred).
• Grant or other technical writing experience (preferred).
• Experience managing programs or budgets over $100,000 (preferred).
• Experience working within local, state, or federal government (preferred).
• Valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license if assigned vehicle operation duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HUD PRO Housing FY24 grant activities and reporting.
• Coordinate a competitive subgrant program for local jurisdictions.
• Implement quality control standards for grant activities.
• Engage HUD staff, other state agencies, and local officials across Maryland.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in humanities/public policy/public administration/related field

Grant / technical writing

Program or budget management

Government experience

Driver's license (Maryland) if vehicle duties

Job description

The Grant Manager (PRO Housing) is a full-time contractual position within the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Division of Policy, Strategy, and Research. The role manages and coordinates all activities under the HUD PRO Housing FY24 grant award, including overseeing a competitive subgrant program for local jurisdictions, implementing quality control standards, and coordinating required federal and state reporting. The position engages directly with HUD staff, other state agencies, and local jurisdiction officials across Maryland.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required; six years of administrative staff or professional work experience
• Bachelor's degree in humanities, social sciences, public policy, public administration, or related field (preferred)
• Grant or other technical writing experience (preferred)
• Experience managing programs or budgets over $100,000 (preferred)
• Experience working within local, state, or federal government (preferred)
• Valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license if assigned vehicle operation duties