Senior Grants Management & Capacity-Building Specialist

HighPoint; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

HighPoint is seeking a Program Specialist #1 to advise on senior program and grants management, strengthening recipient capacity and supporting federal grant competitions across DCDDP programs.

The role encompasses developing TA strategies, implementing risk-based monitoring, NOFO development, and outreach to underserved communities, with travel up to 20%.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in federal grants, policy guidance, and stakeholder engagement to drive program performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public admin/policy or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of federal grants management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of TA and training to strengthen recipient capacity.
• Develop standardized processes for identifying high-risk recipients.
• Provide coaching and capacity-building support to grant recipients.
• Serve as subject matter expert on discretionary and demonstration grant programs.
• Support NOFO development and guidance materials.
• Plan outreach, webinars, and workshops to expand funding opportunities.
• Manage grant competition activities including reviewer training and assessments.
• Provide programmatic and policy grants administration support.
• Oversee grant portfolios and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support organizational operations and information security compliance.

Skills

Grants management

Technical assistance

Compliance oversight

Policy development

Training delivery

Program evaluation

Stakeholder management

Project management

FIPS 199 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

HighPoint is seeking a Program Specialist #1 to advise on senior program and grants management, strengthening recipient capacity and supporting federal grant competitions across DCDDP programs.

The role encompasses developing TA strategies, implementing risk-based monitoring, NOFO development, and outreach to underserved communities, with travel up to 20%.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in federal grants, policy guidance, and stakeholder engagement to drive program performance.