Grant Manager - Women & Children

Socket.dev; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Grant Manager in Tampa to lead the end-to-end grant lifecycle, from opportunity identification to post-award closeout. The role partners with organizational leadership to secure funding supporting program growth and sustainability.

You will manage complex budgets, ensure compliance with funder requirements, and report to executive leadership. Strong writing, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or similar).
• 5–7 years of progressive grant writing, development, and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of grant opportunities aligned with organizational strategy and program needs.
• Develops, writes, and submits high-quality grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Manages a portfolio of grants across the full lifecycle, from pre-award through post-award closeout.
• Serves as the primary liaison with funding agencies, ensuring timely communication and relationship management.
• Ensures full compliance with local, state, federal, and funder-specific requirements, including reporting and audit readiness.
• Oversees preparation and submission of programmatic and financial reports in collaboration with finance and program teams.
• Collaborates with leadership and department stakeholders to align grant funding with strategic priorities and operational goals.
• Monitors grant-funded programs to ensure performance outcomes, deliverables, and timelines are met.
• Develops, implements, and maintains grant management systems, processes, and tracking tools.
• Provides guidance and subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders on grant-related processes and compliance requirements.
• Supports development of a grant pipeline and funding strategy to drive long-term sustainability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Budget management

Grant compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Relationship management

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Grant management systems

Job description

The Grant Manager is responsible for leading the full lifecycle of grant funding initiatives, including identification, development, submission, and post-award management. This role serves as a strategic partner to organizational leadership to secure and manage funding that supports program growth, operational priorities, and long-term sustainability. The Grant Manager ensures compliance with all funding requirements while maximizing the effectiveness and impact of awarded funds.

Essential Functions:

• Leads the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of grant opportunities aligned with organizational strategy and program needs
• Develops, writes, and submits high-quality grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation
• Manages a portfolio of grants across the full lifecycle, from pre-award through post-award closeout
• Serves as the primary liaison with funding agencies, ensuring timely communication and relationship management
• Ensures full compliance with local, state, federal, and funder-specific requirements, including reporting and audit readiness
• Oversees preparation and submission of programmatic and financial reports in collaboration with finance and program teams
• Collaborates with leadership and department stakeholders to align grant funding with strategic priorities and operational goals
• Monitors grant-funded programs to ensure performance outcomes, deliverables, and timelines are met
• Develops, implements, and maintains grant management systems, processes, and tracking tools
• Provides guidance and subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders on grant-related processes and compliance requirements
• Supports development of a grant pipeline and funding strategy to drive long-term sustainability
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or other related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing, grant development, and grant management.

Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and private funding sources, including regulatory and compliance requirements
• Strong expertise in grant writing, proposal development, and narrative strategy
• Ability to develop and manage complex grant budgets, including forecasting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent grants and deadlines
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial and programmatic data
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management systems
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with executive leadership, finance, and operational teams
• High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information