Director, Grants Management Strategy & Growth

Forvis Mazars US; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP seeks a Director of Grants Management Services to lead the Grants Management Services practice, guide complex client engagements, and drive growth across public sector, healthcare, higher education, nonprofit, tribal and other grant-funded organizations.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, talent development, and collaboration with practice leadership to advance offerings, ensure compliance, and deliver value to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 10–15 years of grants management, grants administration, compliance, or related consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and federal grant lifecycle.
• Proven business development and client relationship management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex engagements.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engagement Director or Engagement Executive for complex grants management engagements.
• Provide strategic oversight for grant-funded programs throughout the lifecycle.
• Advise clients on federal regulations, compliance, internal controls and risk management.
• Oversee engagement planning, staffing, budgets, quality control and deliverable review.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and boards.
• Lead business development and growth initiatives across multiple markets.

Skills

Executive communication

Business development

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP seeks a Director of Grants Management Services to lead the Grants Management Services practice, guide complex client engagements, and drive growth across public sector, healthcare, higher education, nonprofit, tribal and other grant-funded organizations.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, talent development, and collaboration with practice leadership to advance offerings, ensure compliance, and deliver value to clients.