Grants Manager

Gallup Community Health; Gallup, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup Community Health is seeking a dynamic Grants Manager to lead our grant initiatives, oversee reporting, budget management, and compliance across federal, state, and local regulations. You will manage documentation, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations to support our mission-driven programs.

Gallup Community Health serves rural and Native American communities in New Mexico, with a growing grant portfolio and opportunities to influence strategic planning while upholding integrity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grant management and government procurement familiarity.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation capabilities.
• Experience with legal review of contracts or grants and compliance practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM/document management tools.
• Knowledge of public sector purchasing processes and funding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant project implementation, track milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
• Oversee vendor management by evaluating proposals and negotiating contracts.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, UCC, and procurement policies across activities.
• Review contracts, MOUs, and licensing documents for accuracy and legality.
• Research funding opportunities and develop strategic business development plans.
• Facilitate change management and contract modification initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align contractor management with regulations.

Skills

Grant management

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Documentation review

MS Office

Proposal writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Research

Tools

Salesforce

PeopleSoft

DocuSign

Job description

GCH is looking to hire a Grants Manager!

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Grants Manager to lead our organization’s grant initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will oversee grant reporting, budget management, and compliance management, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations. Your expertise will drive strategic planning, vendor management, and contract negotiation efforts that support our mission-driven programs. The Grants Manager will also manage documentation, records, and legal review processes to uphold the highest standards of integrity and efficiency. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence impactful projects while developing innovative solutions within a collaborative environment.

Gallup Community Health is a thriving Federally-Qualified Health Center serving the rural and largely Native American Gallup and McKinley County, New Mexico. We are fast-paced and rapidly growing, with a significant recent expansion in grant portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of grant project implementation, including tracking milestones, budgets, and deliverables through comprehensive project management practices.
• Oversee vendor management activities by evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations such as Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), and other relevant policies across all procurement activities.
• Review legal documents including contracts, memoranda of understanding, and licensing agreements for accuracy and adherence to legal standards such as intellectual property law and legal drafting best practices.
• Conduct research on funding opportunities and develop strategic plans for business development that align with organizational growth objectives.
• Facilitate change management processes related to contract modifications or procedural updates while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure contractor management aligns with government contract management experience standards and procurement regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grant management combined with strong knowledge of government contract management standards and procurement regulations such as FAR.
• Demonstrated expertise in vendor management, negotiation skills, and contract negotiation strategies.
• Extensive background in document review, legal drafting related to contracts or grants, and compliance management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Salesforce CRM platform, PeopleSoft ERP system, DocuSign electronic signature software, and other document management tools.
• Familiarity with public sector purchasing processes including federal funding guidelines and procurement regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent research capabilities paired with strategic planning skills to identify opportunities for business development.
• Strong writing skills for proposal writing, technical documentation, reports, and business correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail in records management and documentation review processes.

Join us as a Grants Manager to make a meaningful impact by securing vital resources that support our community initiatives! We value energetic professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments while upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance.