Chief Grants Management & Policy Executive

US Administration for Children and Families; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Administration for Children and Families seeks a senior executive to serve as Director, Office of Grants Management. This leader directs ACF-wide grants management policy and operations, advises senior leadership on grants strategy and risk, and oversees program integrity, audit resolution, and grants systems.

The position requires navigating complex federal requirements, driving efficiency, accountability, and measurable improvements across a large portfolio of grants, while leading

Qualifications

• TQ 1: Federal Grants Management and Policy Leadership — executive-level experience providing strategic leadership for a large and complex Federal grants management portfolio, including policies, programs, and processes.
• TQ 2: Strategic Grants Operations and Organizational Leadership — experience leading a complex grants management organization with strategic planning, workforce leadership, performance management, and process improvement.
• TQ 3: Executive Advisory, Policy, and Stakeholder Leadership — experience advising senior executives on policy, operations, and stakeholder engagement across federal/state/local levels.
• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding — upholding Constitution and rule of law.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency — managing resources and budget with efficiency and upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence — delivering high-quality work with technical competence.
• ECQ 4: Leading People — leading and developing teams toward high performance.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results — aligning outcomes to goals.

Responsibilities

• Directs ACF-wide grants management policy and operations.
• Advises senior leadership on grants strategy and risk.
• Oversees program integrity, audit resolution, and grants systems.

Job description

The US Administration for Children and Families seeks a senior executive to serve as Director, Office of Grants Management. This leader directs ACF-wide grants management policy and operations, advises senior leadership on grants strategy and risk, and oversees program integrity, audit resolution, and grants systems.

The position requires navigating complex federal requirements, driving efficiency, accountability, and measurable improvements across a large portfolio of grants, while leading