Grant Manager

State of North Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina DHHS seeks a Business Officer I to manage a portfolio of funding streams, including state, federal and special appropriations. The role coordinates across Program, Budget/Finance and Contracts to ensure funding alignment with program goals and operations.

Responsibilities include planning, implementation and monitoring of funds, with preferred experience in 2CFR200, performance-based contracts and NCCM certification; position is 100% funded through federal funds where

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related discipline.
• Two years of progressive related experience, one year in a supervisory role.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience allowed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational owner for multiple funding streams and ensure alignment between program intent, funding requirements and operations.
• Coordinate across Program, Budget/Finance and Contracts to plan, implement and monitor funding.
• Bridge departments to ensure funding is executed effectively.

Skills

2CFR200

Performance-based contracts

NCCM Certification

Federal funding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Mental Health

Job Classification Title

Business Officer I (NS)

Position Number

60043308

Grade

NC14

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position serves as the operational owner for a portfolio of funding streams, including state-funded programs, federal-funded programs, special appropriations, non-standard funding sources, and other funding traditional grant funding sources.

Unlike traditional grant management roles, this position is responsible for coordinating across multiple funding sources simultaneously, ensuring alignment between program intent, funding requirements, and operational execution. The role bridges Program, Budget/Finance, and Contracts to ensure funding is planned, implemented, and monitored effectively.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $52,592.00-$92,036.00

Recruitment Range: $52,592.00-$87,788.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

• Familiarity and experience with 2CFR200
• Experience with Performance Based Contracts
• Completion of the NCCM Certification
• Position is 100% funded through federal funds.
• Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

About the NC Division of Mental Health (DMH):

The North Carolina Department of Mental Health provides quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre‑tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

DHHS uses the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member‑4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honourable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive related experience, one year of which should be in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.