Grant Program Manager

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

The State of Utah, through the Utah Division of Air Quality, seeks a Grant Program Manager to own core grant programs, ensuring effective use of public resources for measurable environmental benefits across Utah. The role requires autonomous leadership, compliance discipline, and collaboration with government and community partners.

This time-limited position (through 2029) offers hybrid work and potential conversion based on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience administering grant programs and managing the full grant lifecycle.
• Experience with grant program development, implementation, oversight, and continuous program improvement.
• Experience with financial management, including budget oversight, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and implementation of appropriate financial controls.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, present information clearly, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of grant programs, including development, implementation, monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate with partners, government agencies, private organizations, and community partners to support program delivery.
• Manage program performance through data tracking, monitoring, analysis, and reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
• Work collaboratively in dynamic teams and adapt to changing priorities and program needs.
• Interpret program requirements and develop effective implementation strategies to support outcomes.
• Take initiative and proactively advance projects forward.
• Conduct outreach and stakeholder communication to increase program participation.

Skills

Grant management

Budget oversight

Project management

Communication

Data tracking

Education

Public Administration / Public Policy degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $33.08 - $52.45 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
Application Deadline – 11/2/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The Utah Division of Air Quality is seeking a driven, analytical professional to take ownership of programs within our environmental funding portfolio. As the Grant Program Manager, you will serve as a strategic lead for at least one of our grant programs, ensuring that public resources are efficiently utilized to create measurable environmental benefits across the state.

We are looking for an autonomous leader who can confidently steer complex projects, maintain strict compliance, and serve as a collaborative liaison between government entities and community stakeholders. If you are ready to apply your program management expertise to meaningful, high-visibility initiatives within an organization that values work-life balance, we encourage you to explore the responsibilities and qualifications below.

This is a time-limited position, anticipated to last approximately until 2029. The position may be considered for conversion to a career service role contingent on funding, performance, and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of grant programs, including program development, implementation, project management, monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate with project partners, stakeholders, government agencies, private organizations, and community partners to support program delivery and align program activities with established goals and requirements.
• Manage program performance through data tracking, monitoring, analysis, reporting, budget oversight, and communication of program outcomes to stakeholders, leadership, legislators, board members, and the public.
• Work collaboratively in dynamic team environments and adapt to changing priorities and program needs.
• Interpret program requirements and develop effective implementation strategies that support successful program outcomes.
• Take initiative, anticipate program needs, and independently move projects forward.
• Conduct outreach, public engagement, and stakeholder communication to increase program participation and effectiveness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years experience administering grant programs and managing the full grant lifecycle.
• Experience with grant program development, implementation, oversight, and continuous program improvement.
• Experience with financial management, including budget oversight, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and implementation of appropriate financial controls.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, present information clearly, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Program Management, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with environmental programs, vehicle or equipment electrification, workforce development initiatives, or related subject areas.
• Experience with government processes and publicly funded programs.
• Experience with federal grant requirements (2 CFR 200), state procurement processes, compliance practices, and publicly funded program administration.

About The Role

Location –

195 North 1950 West

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

For more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Air Quality, click here.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].