Senior Grants & Policy Lead – Disaster Recovery & Compliance

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Grants Manager & Policy Specialist to oversee federal and state grant programs, ensuring compliance with 2 CFR 200 and agency guidance.

You will provide expert advice to municipal, state, tribal, and nonprofit clients, guiding policy development and program implementation. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills to lead grant administration, risk mitigation, and readiness activities across disaster recovery and resilience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of federal grant regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and implementing compliant procedures.
• Experience delivering guidance on grant administration to diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of federal and state grants, including pre-award planning, budgeting, and post-award oversight.
• Oversee grant-funded programs to ensure alignment with terms, objectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate grant deliverables such as applications, compliance docs, reimbursement packages, and reports.
• Provide strategic guidance on funding opportunities and assist with proposal development and environmental/documentation considerations.
• Develop and update grant policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks across multiple projects.

Skills

Grant management

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Grant management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Grants Manager & Policy Specialist to oversee federal and state grant programs, ensuring compliance with 2 CFR 200 and agency guidance.

You will provide expert advice to municipal, state, tribal, and nonprofit clients, guiding policy development and program implementation. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills to lead grant administration, risk mitigation, and readiness activities across disaster recovery and resilience