Grant Operations & Programs Manager (Hybrid)

Department of Environmental Quality

Raleigh (NC)

Hybrid

USD 71,000 - 121,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks a Program Manager II (NS) to oversee six service areas including Helene Program Response Services, Grant Technical Services, and enterprise system management. The role leads program implementation, provides technical assistance, and manages cross-departmental initiatives to streamline grant distribution.

This EHRA-exempt, full-time position offers hybrid telework with some office days.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and five years of experience in the program area, including two years of supervisory experience.
Experience supervising program teams and managing complex projects.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, contracting, accounting, auditing, reporting, IT systems, and outreach.

Responsibilities

Full lifecycle management of multiple complex programs from scope and budget development through grant agreement execution and closeout.
Supervise large-scale recovery initiatives.
Develop and monitor program scopes, budgets, timelines, and performance metrics.
Oversee the Grant Services Unit and manage day-to-day operations and staff.
Create standardized procedures for budgeting, contracting, accounting, auditing, reporting, IT systems, and outreach.
Collaborate with other agencies to design and test a multi-division grants management system.