Awards Management Director: Strategy, Compliance & Growth

Acacia Center for Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,250 - 187,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation days

Sick time

Personal days

Wellness days

Home office stipend

Internet stipend

401k with employer contribution

Job summary

Acacia Center for Justice in Washington, DC, seeks a Managing Director, Awards Management to unify budgeting and resource management for federal and private awards. You will lead a finance team, ensure compliance, and partner with program, development, and legal teams to record, monitor, and report award activity.

The role emphasizes policy development, training, and strong governance, with a salary around $165,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business required.
• Minimum 12 years related experience, with 5+ years leading a team.
• At least 5 years in federal contracts management including procurement and pricing.
• Experience designing curricula and training in nonprofit financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end award management processes including procurement, implementation, and closeout.
• Oversee budget and resource management staffing, policies, and platforms.
• Drive pre- to post-award financial management and reporting.
• Support audit readiness and documentation organization.
• Collaborate across programs, development, and policy teams.
• Mentor and develop staff within the department.

Skills

Federal contracts management

Non-profit awards management

Budgeting and pricing

Team leadership and mentoring

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business

12+ years related experience

5+ years federal contracts management

Curriculum and training program design

Job description

Acacia Center for Justice in Washington, DC, seeks a Managing Director, Awards Management to unify budgeting and resource management for federal and private awards. You will lead a finance team, ensure compliance, and partner with program, development, and legal teams to record, monitor, and report award activity.

The role emphasizes policy development, training, and strong governance, with a salary around $165,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.