Budget & Management Grants Administrator

Wake County; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Budget and Management Grants Administrator to lead grant planning and monitoring, shape countywide policies, and drive the full lifecycle of grant administration across departments. You will update policies, deliver staff training, and provide technical assistance to ensure funding aligns with strategic priorities.

The role partners with the Grants Team and the County Manager’s Office to maximize funding, support major initiatives, and secure CDS/CPF

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration or a related field.
• Four years in finance, budgeting or policy analysis with grant management exposure.
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted.
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development of County grant policies and procedures and assess program impact.
• Review County grant applications to ensure alignment with strategy and funder guidelines.
• Co-manage the grant lifecycle with the Finance Department to track and close grants.
• Provide training and guidance to departments on grant processes, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Self-starter

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Public Administration or related field

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Bring your expertise to Wake County and help shape opportunities for our community as a Budget and Management Grants Administrator!

As a Budget andManagement Grants Administrator, you help direct and strengthen the County'sgrant planning and monitoring program. You partner across departments to drivestrategic outcomes by shaping countywide policies and practices. Workingalongside the County’s Grants Team, you power the full lifecycle of grantadministration, updating policies and procedures, delivering dynamic employeetraining and providing hands-on technical assistance. You will lead theongoing evolution of the County’s grants program to maximize funding, advancekey countywide initiatives and deliver the support leadership needs to serveour fast-growing community.

In this role, youwill:

• Lead the ongoing development of County grant policies and procedures, assess program impact, interpreting funder requirements, create solid budgets and support departments in crafting competitive proposals
• Review County grant applications to ensure they align with strategy, meet funder guidelines and move smoothly through the County Manager's approval process
• Co-manage the grant lifecycle with the Finance Department to ensure accurate tracking and closure, aligning grant activities directly with countywide budgetary and operational goals
• Provide coordinated support and training to department staff on County policies, procedures, grant application development, evaluation, budgeting, monitoring and reporting requirements
• Maintain clear communication channels to share grant activity with departments and County leadership
• Coordinate with awarding agencies to stay current on evolving grant requirements
• Support the County Manager’s Office, Board of Commissioners and departments on high-impact special projects, including securing Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS/CPF) funding and advancing the County’s nonprofit capacity-building initiatives

This meaningful work helps maximize grant fundingopportunities to improve outcomes for residents and employees.

About Our Team

Our work connects people, ideas, and insights across the organization to drive smart decisions and deliver results for residents. We enjoy working together and with partners across Wake County to advance the County’s Strategic Plan, support operational success and promote sustainable financial and operational stewardship for today and the future. We take pride in doing meaningful work through collaboration, curiosity and a shared commitment to public service.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration or a related field
• Four years of experience in finance, budgeting, policy or management analysis with grant management or development exposure
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Experience with federal or state grants
• Experience contributing to cross-department initiatives or enterprise projects
• Additional grant administration certification or professional development is preferred. Examples include, but are not limited to, Grant Professional Certified (GPC) and Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS)

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to work as a self-starter, assess requirements, develop plans that engage partners, and ensure work is completed on time
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and thoughtfully, with awareness of the audience
• Ability to build solid working relationships across departments and solve problems collaboratively
• Ability to apply sound judgment, logic, and reasoning to identify solutions and analyze alternatives
• Ability to thrive in environments with multiple priorities, evolving challenges and opportunities to innovate

About This Position

Location: WCOBRaleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 76,986.00 - 107,785.00; Market Range: 76,986.00 - 138,582.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/27/2026

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state,with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publicationssuch as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the Countyallows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners,who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employsover 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employeesand covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities,a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants foretreatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on jobrequirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected.Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, duringand after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.