Associate Director, Grants & Contracts

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after onboarding

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO and personal leave

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in New York, NY seeks an Associate Director, Grants & Contracts to lead government grants management in a nonprofit setting. You will oversee a portfolio of 25+ city and state awards, ensure budgets and reports are timely, and serve as the liaison with funders, driving process improvements and compliance across PASSPort, SFS, CFRS and related systems.

Hybrid work arrangement after onboarding (2-3 days in office) supports collaboration while advancing

Qualifications

• Experience managing government grants and contracts in a nonprofit setting.
• Familiarity with NYC/NY State funding sources such as OPWDD, DOHMH, and DYCD.
• Proficiency with PASSPort, SFS, CFRS, and related reporting systems.
• Ability to budget, report financials, and communicate with funders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grants management

Government contracts

Nonprofit experience

Tools

PASSPort

SFS

CFRS

Job description

Associate Director, Grants & Contracts

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