Grants Manager — Hybrid & Data-Driven Grantmaking Leader

OATS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AARP Foundation in Washington, DC seeks a Grants Manager to oversee pre-award and post-award activities within a large grantmaking portfolio. You will manage an end-to-end grants process, maintain the GMS, and collaborate with staff, applicants, and grantees to improve efficiency and outcomes.

The role emphasizes system configuration, reporting, and continuous process improvement, with a focus on training and support for internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing grantmaking activities throughout the full grant lifecycle, including application review, award administration, performance monitoring, reporting, and closeout.
• Proficiency in administering grants management systems, preferably Fluxx, including system configuration, user support, and process optimization.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional analytical, organizational, project management, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical solutions collaboratively.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and grant requirements to non-experts.
• Strong relationship management and customer service orientation, with the ability to build productive partnerships with internal stakeholders, applicants, and grantees.
• Demonstrated adaptability, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to managing competing priorities and evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the application process for multiple grant programs; developing the RFA, creating the technical application, organizing the review and clarification processes, and supporting the selection of applicants.
• Creates and facilitates the execution of grant agreements and amendments, inclusive of workplans, programmatic metrics and deliverables, and budgets.
• Completes grant monitoring activities, assessing grantee performance and compliance with grant terms and conditions.
• Leads the collection, analysis and reporting of grant performance data.
• Completes necessary monthly and quarterly reporting within the Foundation.
• Develops monthly and quarterly grant operations reports and materials for Leadership and the Board.
• Manages the grants management system (GMS); serves as the technical lead on maintaining and developing processes within the GMS.
• Provides training and technical assistance to AARP Foundation staff, applicants and grantees on the use of the GMS.

Skills

Grant management

Analytics

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Relationship management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fluxx

Job description

AARP Foundation in Washington, DC seeks a Grants Manager to oversee pre-award and post-award activities within a large grantmaking portfolio. You will manage an end-to-end grants process, maintain the GMS, and collaborate with staff, applicants, and grantees to improve efficiency and outcomes.

The role emphasizes system configuration, reporting, and continuous process improvement, with a focus on training and support for internal teams and external partners.