Associate Director, Grants & Contracts

CFS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after onboarding

Medical & life insurance

Generous PTO & personal leave

Job summary

CFS, based in New York, seeks an Associate Director, Grants & Contracts to oversee a portfolio of 25+ city and state government grants and contracts, reporting to the Director of Contract Management. You will ensure budgets, reports, renewals and compliance, while liaising with funders and contract agencies.

The role offers exposure to core programs in NYC, opportunities to improve systems, and long-term growth within a mission-driven nonprofit with a strong benefits package and hybrid work

Qualifications

• Experience managing government grants and contracts within a nonprofit environment.
• Strong knowledge of NYC/NY State funding sources like OPWDD, DOHMH, DYCD, OMH.
• Hands-on expertise with PASSPort, SFS, CFRS, and related government reporting systems.
• Experience with grant compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, and funder communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 25+ city and state government grants and contracts.
• Ensure timely completion of budgets, financial reports, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government funders and contract agencies.
• Maintain and oversee submissions through PASSPort, SFS, CFRS, and related systems.
• Support and guide analysts on contract administration and reporting activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements across grants and contracts operations.

Tools

PASSPort

SFS

CFRS

Job description

• Newly created, high-impact position created due to rapid growth in government funding and contracts
• Direct exposure to senior leadership with reporting line to the Director of Contract Management
• Opportunity to become the subject matter expert for complex city and state grant systems
• Join an award-winning nonprofit recognized for its employee experience and mission-driven culture
• Hybrid work arrangement available after onboarding (2-3 days in office)
• Strong benefits package including medical, life insurance, generous PTO, and personal leave
• Meaningful work supporting programs that improve the lives of individuals and families throughout NYC
• Visibility across finance, contracts, grant compliance, and program operations
• Opportunity to influence processes, improve systems, and drive operational efficiency
• Long-term career growth as the organization's government funding portfolio continues to expand

Salary: $100,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Newly created, high-impact position created due to rapid growth in government funding and contracts
• Direct exposure to senior leadership with reporting line to the Director of Contract Management
• Opportunity to become the subject matter expert for complex city and state grant systems
• Join an award-winning nonprofit recognized for its employee experience and mission-driven culture
• Hybrid work arrangement available after onboarding (2-3 days in office)
• Strong benefits package including medical, life insurance, generous PTO, and personal leave
• Meaningful work supporting programs that improve the lives of individuals and families throughout NYC
• Visibility across finance, contracts, grant compliance, and program operations
• Opportunity to influence processes, improve systems, and drive operational efficiency
• Long-term career growth as the organization's government funding portfolio continues to expand

Key Responsibilities For The Associate Director, Grants & Contracts

• Manage a portfolio of 25+ city and state government grants and contracts
• Ensure timely completion of budgets, financial reports, renewals, and compliance requirements
• Serve as the primary liaison with government funders and contract agencies
• Maintain and oversee submissions through PASSPort, SFS, CFRS, and related systems
• Support and guide analysts on contract administration and reporting activities
• Identify and implement process improvements across grants and contracts operations

Qualifications For The Associate Director, Grants & Contracts

• Experience managing government grants and contracts within a nonprofit environment
• Strong knowledge of OPWDD, DOHMH, DYCD, OMH, or similar NYC/NY State funding sources
• Hands-on expertise with PASSPort, SFS, CFRS, and related government reporting systems
• Experience with grant compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, and funder communications