Senior HUD Grants & Programs Lead

CHARLESTON COUNTY; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston County seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead HUD grant programs, manage day-to-day contract administration, and steward subrecipient relationships across multiple projects.

You will oversee planning, CAPER and AAP reporting, ensure compliance with federal regs (2 CFR 200), track expenditures, and coordinate with Finance and Council to align with the County's Strategic Plan. A background in grant management and supervisory experience is required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible experience in federal grant management, program development, or federally funded housing programs.
• Grant Management Certification or Master of Public Administration preferred.
• A minimum of Five (5) years of supervisory experience required.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver's license (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the County's motor vehicle policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing HUD-related long-term community planning and annual reporting on outcomes and achievements, including CAPER and AAP.
• Researches and applies for grants that align with County Council's Strategic Plan and the department's mission.
• Maintains administrative, supervisory, and professional oversight in planning, implementing, coordinating, directing, and evaluating multiple large, complex Urban Entitlement Grant and departmental grant programs.
• Manages all aspects of contract administration, including contract preparation for signing and execution, extensions, renewals, terminations, and monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.
• Presents to Council as determined by the supervisor or upper management and develops, coordinates, and facilitates workshops and training sessions.

Skills

Grant management

Program development

Supervisory experience

Contract administration

Education

Master of Public Administration

Grant Management Certification

Job description

Charleston County seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead HUD grant programs, manage day-to-day contract administration, and steward subrecipient relationships across multiple projects.

You will oversee planning, CAPER and AAP reporting, ensure compliance with federal regs (2 CFR 200), track expenditures, and coordinate with Finance and Council to align with the County's Strategic Plan. A background in grant management and supervisory experience is required.