Tribal Grants & Compliance Manager

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Grant Administrator to oversee the tribe's grants and P.L. 93-638 contracts, ensuring timely reporting, accurate data, and strong compliance across programs.

You will coordinate with Program Directors and Finance, prepare budgets and modifications, maintain records for audits, generate monthly grant reports, and lead the preparation of funding drawdowns and closeouts. This role requires attention to detail and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of related experience.
• Experience in tribal governments, tribally-led organizations, foundations, nonprofits or the private sector is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, managing, tracking, and submitting grant proposals for various government agencies and re-contracting for PL 93-638 contracts on behalf of the Tribe.
• Maintain current Reporting Matrix and timeline to reflect all grant/ contract reporting to ensure reports are submitted on time.
• Work with the Program Director and Finance to track expenditures, deliverables, compliance, and other grantor reporting needs, deadlines, and action items.
• In coordination with the Finance team, ensure grants are set up properly and match/cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled.
• Prepare and maintain records digitally and in files to monitor all grants and PL 93-638 contracts Notice of Awards, contracts, reports, correspondence, budget modifications, and funding drawdown information for annual audit compliance.
• Provide monthly grants reports to Program Directors to review expenditures, advise on post-award spending, check-in on grant deliverables, and oversee compliance.
• Assist in budget and scope modifications by advising Program Directors on proper procedures to follow for changes and modifications.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits documentation for funding drawdowns.
• Develop and communicate reports to the Chief Financial Officer supporting project status; create effective forecasting and decision aides.
• Responsible for grant closeout; submit final reports and certificates.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Grants management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Grant Administrator to oversee the tribe's grants and P.L. 93-638 contracts, ensuring timely reporting, accurate data, and strong compliance across programs.

You will coordinate with Program Directors and Finance, prepare budgets and modifications, maintain records for audits, generate monthly grant reports, and lead the preparation of funding drawdowns and closeouts. This role requires attention to detail and confidentiality.