Operations & Grants Manager — Projects, Compliance & Funding

City Of Cheyenne; Colorado; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Pension

Job summary

City Of Cheyenne seeks an experienced Downtown Development Authority Operations & Grants Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, grant administration, and financial oversight within the Planning and Development department.

You will manage grant programs, track projects, ensure compliance, support audits, and help implement the DDA's strategic priorities while building accountable systems and effective reporting for leadership and the Board.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in municipal/public sector settings and nonprofit management.
• Proven ability to prepare board materials, minutes, and governance documentation.
• Experience managing grants, contracts, and funded programs with compliance, documentation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of grant compliance frameworks at state or federal levels.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace; familiar with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track implementation of DDA programs, initiatives, and capital projects within budget and schedule.
• Develop project schedules, milestones, and reporting records; maintain documentation and reporting requirements.
• Establish accountability metrics and reporting tools for leadership and Board oversight.
• Oversee DDA grant and incentive programs, including application processes, eligibility, and closeout.
• Coordinate grant expenditures, reimbursements, and financial reporting; support audits and compliance.
• Maintain grant calendars and funding pipelines; track program performance and outcomes.

Skills

Municipal/Public sector

Board materials

Meeting minutes

Governance documentation

Grant administration

Budget tracking

Local government

Procurement knowledge

Public funding knowledge

Fiscal officer support

Grant compliance

MS Office

Google Workspace

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/nonprofit management/finance/accounting

Job description

City Of Cheyenne seeks an experienced Downtown Development Authority Operations & Grants Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, grant administration, and financial oversight within the Planning and Development department.

You will manage grant programs, track projects, ensure compliance, support audits, and help implement the DDA's strategic priorities while building accountable systems and effective reporting for leadership and the Board.