Tribal Grants Manager & Compliance Lead

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Grants Project Manager to research grant programs, write funding proposals, and coordinate post-award reporting for the Tribal Affairs and Ponca Health Services departments.

This role requires extensive knowledge of federal pre- and post-award grants administration, ensuring compliance, deadlines, and collaboration across tribal leadership and departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in grants management or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of federal/state/tribal grants management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Assistance Regulations and cost principles.
• Experience with grant databases and reporting systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research federal, state, tribal, and private grant programs aligned with the Tribe's priorities.
• Prepare, write, and submit competitive grant applications with budgets and narratives.
• Coordinate with tribal department heads and leadership across projects.
• Manage post-award budgeting and ensure compliance with grantor policies.
• Schedule kickoff meetings and provide progress updates to leadership.
• Enter and track program milestones and financial reporting deadlines in the grants system.
• Prepare programmatic reports and documentation for site visits and audits.
• Provide updates on grant performance and advise on corrective actions as needed.
• Assist with development needs of other Tribal programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grants management

Compliance knowledge

Grant databases

MS Office

Communication

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in grants management

Master's degree in grants management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Grants Project Manager to research grant programs, write funding proposals, and coordinate post-award reporting for the Tribal Affairs and Ponca Health Services departments.

This role requires extensive knowledge of federal pre- and post-award grants administration, ensuring compliance, deadlines, and collaboration across tribal leadership and departments.