Grant Manager I – Public Sector Grants & Compliance

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Grant Manager I in the Global Business Development Division to support CHIPS, AIA, and STEP programs. You will manage contracts, reimbursements, and tracking databases, ensuring compliance with state fiscal rules.

The role emphasizes project coordination, cross-unit collaboration, and timely grant close-outs while maintaining thorough documentation and reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding or ability to learn public sector procurement processes, contracting workflows, and state fiscal rules.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight timelines.
• Demonstrated budget expertise in tracking expenditures, reconciliations, and spend-down rates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with vendors and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative guidance for state funding programs such as CHIPS, AIA grants, and STEP.
• Perform preliminary compliance reviews and prepare reviewer packets and logistics.
• Draft statements of work with procurement to define scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Regularly check in with grant recipients and monitor progress.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Contract management

Grant administration

Budget reconciliation

Google Workspace

MS Office

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/public administration/finance

Tools

Salesforce

CORE system

Job description

State of Colorado is seeking a Grant Manager I in the Global Business Development Division to support CHIPS, AIA, and STEP programs. You will manage contracts, reimbursements, and tracking databases, ensuring compliance with state fiscal rules.

The role emphasizes project coordination, cross-unit collaboration, and timely grant close-outs while maintaining thorough documentation and reporting to senior leadership.