Senior Manager, Grant Management

BDO USA; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Government Program Senior Manager to oversee federally funded programs, ensuring regulatory eligibility and adherence to guidelines. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage large budgets, and coordinate federal reporting and audits in a dynamic government services environment.

The role emphasizes strong project management, compliance expertise, and the ability to liaise with government officials and partners to deliver compliant, high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, political science, or finance.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Five+ years of government program experience required, including cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates long-range program goals aligned with agency missions.
• Directs and supervises processes for large-scale or statewide programs.
• Oversees budgets with fiscal compliance and resource allocation.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and public policy standards.
• Acts as liaison with government officials and internal/external stakeholders; prepares reports.
• Monitors activities for QA and prepares for Federal audits.

Skills

Program management

Compliance and monitoring

Federal reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, political science, or finance

Master’s degree in business administration, political science, or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Government Program Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, administration, and monitoring of federally funded programs and projects. The role’s primary responsibility will be to ensure that programs are eligible under local, state and federal regulations and adhere to the outlined program guidelines and procedures. The incumbent is expected to provide high-level expertise across a broad range of subject matter areas including project management, compliance and monitoring, federal reporting, procurement, and eligibility standards applicable for each project.

Job Summary

The Government Program Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, administration, and monitoring of federally funded programs and projects. The role’s primary responsibility will be to ensure that programs are eligible under local, state and federal regulations and adhere to the outlined program guidelines and procedures. The incumbent is expected to provide high-level expertise across a broad range of subject matter areas including project management, compliance and monitoring, federal reporting, procurement, and eligibility standards applicable for each project.

Job Duties

• Develops, implements, and evaluates long-range program goals and objectives to align with agency missions
• Directs, analyzes, and supervises processes for large-scale, complex, or statewide programs
• Oversees substantial budgets, ensuring fiscal compliance and optimal allocation of resources
• Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and public policy standards
• Serves as a liaison with government officials, internal teams, and external stakeholders; provides briefings and reports
• Monitors all internal program and project activities to ensure quality control and quality assurance and prepares for Federal audits of program activities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides complete oversight of program management staff to include grant managers, quality control specialists, case management, and administrative staff
• Supervises, coaches, and manages the performance of project managers, technical staff, and administrative staff

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, political science, or finance, required
• Master’s degree in business administration, political science, or finance, preferred

Experience

• Five (5) or more years’ experience working within with state and local governments, and the types of initiatives necessary to help them build their economy and culture, required
• Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products, required
• Demonstrated success in program execution, client relationships, and profitability, preferred

License/Certifications

• N/A

Software

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software), required

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics
• Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"