Senior, Manager Government Grants

mcrhealthinfo; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MCR Health in Bradenton, FL seeks a Senior Manager, Government Grants to lead strategy, development, submission and administration of government grant opportunities. You will oversee the full grant lifecycle and collaborate with finance, programs, and leadership to maximize funding.

Responsibilities include building a pipeline, coordinating cross-functional proposal teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering timely program and financial reports to drive mission impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, nonprofit management, communications, finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in government grants, public-sector funding, grants management, contracts, proposal development, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with federal grants and familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Experience with government contracting and/or cooperative agreements.
• HRSA Section 330 and/or Ryan White experience is strongly preferred, with experience across both highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy for government grants aligned with organizational priorities.
• Oversee full grant lifecycle from opportunity identification to closeout.
• Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams; manage timelines, responsibilities and budgets.
• Develop compelling narratives, work plans, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and grant terms.
• Monitor deliverables, reporting schedules, and performance measures.
• Provide guidance to program, finance, operations and leadership teams.

Skills

Grant strategy

Proposal writing

Cross-functional leadership

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/nonprofit management/related field

Master's degree in public administration/nonprofit management/business administration/related field

Tools

Grants.gov

SAM.gov

Job description

Why MCR Health?

A career at MCR Health offers exciting opportunities with one of the largest Healthcare companies in the areas we serve. Now, more than ever, we are looking for exceptional people to support our passion to provide "Exceptional Care to Everyone, Every Time" and to support our Mission to serve everyone. Whether you provide direct patient care or work in other areas of our Company, you can find a home here. We invite you to be part of our company, where you can grow your career and serve with your heart.

In our time of Company growth, we are seeking a Senior, Manager Government Grants.

Work Location: Bradenton, FL

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Government Grants is responsible for leading the strategy, development, submission, and administration of government grant opportunities that support the organization's strategic priorities and mission. This role serves as a subject‑matter expert on government funding and oversees the full grant lifecycle, from opportunity identification and proposal development through award management, compliance, reporting, and closeout.

The Senior Manager partners closely with executive leadership, finance, programming teams, legal/compliance, and external stakeholders to maximize government funding opportunities while ensuring rigorous adherence to applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Senior Manager is responsible for grant governance, compliance, coordination, agency requirements and enterprise oversight, while designated Finance and Program owners remain responsible for execution within their respective areas.

JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Government Grant Strategy & Business Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive government grants strategy aligned with organizational priorities and growth objectives.
• Monitor federal, state, and local government funding opportunities, including competitive grants, formula funding, contracts, and other public‑sector funding mechanisms.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, funding officials, community partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Assess funding opportunities for strategic fit, eligibility, competitiveness, financial impact, and organizational capacity.
• Maintain a forward‑looking pipeline of government funding opportunities and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Ability to establish grant timelines, request required information, convene cross‑functional meetings, monitor completion, and elevate nonperformance or compliance concerns.

Grant Development & Proposal Management

• Lead the development of high‑quality, competitive government grant applications, proposals, letters of intent, and related funding materials.
• Coordinate cross‑functional proposal teams and manage timelines, responsibilities, budgets, and submission requirements.
• Develop compelling narratives, work plans, performance measures, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Review proposals for accuracy, consistency, compliance, and alignment with funder requirements.
• Establish and maintain proposal development processes, templates, tools, and best practices.

Grant Administration & Compliance

• Oversee the administration of government‑funded awards throughout the full grant lifecycle, including HRSA Health Center Program Section 330, Ryan White Parts B and C, and Rural Health Transformation, in addition to the broader federal, state, local, and pass‑through portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, grant terms, reporting requirements, and organizational policies.
• Monitor grant deliverables, milestones, budgets, performance measures, and reporting schedules.
• Coordinate financial and programmatic reporting in partnership with Finance and program leadership.
• Identify potential compliance risks and develop corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
• Support audits, monitoring visits, site reviews, and other government oversight activities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and records are maintained for all government awards.

Report & Performance Management

• Lead the preparation and submission of timely, accurate, and compelling programmatic and financial reports.
• Establish systems for tracking grant performance, outcomes, expenditures, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze grant performance and funding trends and communicate insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations that demonstrate the impact and value of government‑funded programs.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Serve as the organization's internal expert and primary resource on government grants.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to program, finance, operations, and leadership teams.
• Establish strong working relationships across departments to ensure successful award implementation.
• Manage, mentor, and develop grants staff and/or consultants, as applicable.
• Lead process improvements that increase efficiency, accountability, and grant revenue.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Government Grants & Contracts Expertise
• Strategic Planning & Funding Development
• Proposal & Business Writing
• Grant Compliance & Risk Management
• Project & Program Management
• Financial & Budget Management
• Relationship Management
• Executive Communication
• Cross‑Functional Leadership
• Data Analysis & Performance Measurement
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Attention to Detail

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, nonprofit management, communications, finance, or a related field required, or a Master's preferred.
• Master's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in government grants, public‑sector funding, grants management, contracts, proposal development, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with federal grants and familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Experience with government contracting and/or cooperative agreements.
• HRSA Section 330 and/or Ryan White experience is strongly preferred, with experience across both highly desirable.
• Grants Management Certification preferred
• Experience managing large or multi‑year government awards.
• Familiarity with government grant systems and portals such as Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and agency‑specific systems.
• Experience leading or supervising grants professionals.
• Knowledge of the organization's relevant government funding landscape and policy environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of government grants and/or contracts.
• Proven success developing competitive grant proposals and managing complex, cross‑functional submissions.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive narratives.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks.