Grants Program Manager

Mission Edge; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Edge is seeking a Grants Program Manager for Indigenized Energy to manage funded projects effectively. This role involves ensuring compliance, maintaining relationships with tribal partners, and leading project management efforts. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills along with a background in grant administration. Join us to empower tribal communities through renewable energy initiatives in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management and grant administration.
• Experience working in a startup or non-profit organization.
• Familiarity with national funders focused on renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-award project planning and execution for grant initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and private grantor requirements.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager with grantors and tribal partners.

Skills

Project Management

Grant Administration

Communication Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Master’s degree desired

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The mission of Indigenized Energy is to pursue tribal energy sovereignty through trusting partnerships and innovative programs that grow our collective capacity to unleash the power of renewable energy. With shared values, we work side by-side with tribes to help them pursue energy sovereignty based on their unique conditions, and develop their capabilities to plan, develop, and manage resilient and sustainable energy systems.

Indigenized Energy, fiscally sponsored by Mission Edge San Diego, is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to empowering tribal communities through sustainable and renewable energy initiatives. Our work, rooted in the principles of energy sovereignty and environmental stewardship, has been recognized and supported by prominent foundations such as the MacArthur Foundation, Energy Foundation, and Builders Initiative.

Job Summary

The Grants Program Manager plays a critical role in stewarding the effective implementation, compliance, and relationship management of Indigenized Energy’s funded projects. Working in close partnership with the Grants and Contracts Manager and program teams, this position ensures that grant-funded initiatives are executed with excellence, that partners meet their contractual obligations, and that strong relationships are maintained with tribal partners and funders. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, a compliance mindset, and a people-centered approach to managing cross-sector partnerships.

Areas of Responsibilities

Grant-Funded Project Management (35%)

Lead post-award project planning and execution for Indigenized Energy and tribal-led grant initiatives.

Manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with internal teams and tribal partners.

Support teams in translating grant goals into actionable, measurable work plans.
Monitor project performance and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with program leads.

Compliance and Risk Oversight (25%)

Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and private grantor requirements.

Maintain up-to-date systems for tracking obligations, deadlines, certifications, and reports.

Conduct internal reviews and support site visits or audits by external funders.

Develop training and tools to support compliance among tribal partners and vendors.

Client & Funder Relationship Management (20%)

Serve as a primary relationship manager with grantors, subcontractors, and tribal partners during project implementation.

Coordinate communications and updates to external stakeholders, including progress reports and site visit planning.

Build and maintain trust-based relationships with tribal governments and funders.

Represent Indigenized Energy in project meetings, funder check-ins, and collaborative gatherings.

Contract Execution and Partner Coordination (10%)

Support contract development, monitoring, and performance evaluation alongside the Grants and Contracts Manager.

Coordinate timelines, documentation, and deliverables with subcontractors and consultants.

Ensure grant-funded work aligns with both the contract language and tribal/community needs.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (10%)

Collaborate with tribal partners and program staff to collect data and stories that reflect grant impact.

Maintain organized systems for outcome tracking and evidence documentation.
Draft high-quality interim and final narrative reports in partnership with tribal partners and program teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, Master’s degree desired

5+ years of experience in project management, grant administration, including grant writing and related government contracts management.

Familiarity and experience working with national funders focused on renewable energy, education, and/or workforce development preferred

Experience working in a startup or non-profit organization

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills

Enthusiastic team player who understands the dynamic of working in a matrixed organization

Outgoing with ability to provide excellent customer service to staff and external partners

Excellent critical thinker and problem solver; able to make solid judgments and decisions

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Compensation & Benefits: The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 per year and is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full time employees including health insurance and paid time off.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: This position will require working remotely, in the field and from your home (or other suitable place). Reliable transportation and dependable internet service at your home (or place of working) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mission Edge San Diego, the fiscal sponsor of Indigenized Energy, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Except as provided by Title 25, U.S.C. § 450e(b), which allows for Indian preference in hiring, Indigenized Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law.