Manager Remote Grant Jobs in Spring Valley, CA (NOW HIRING)

The Grant & Contract Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that all contracts and grants across assigned departments comply with applicable regulations, organizational policies, and funding requirements. This role oversees the entire grant/contract lifecycle, ensuring accurate reporting, adherence to requirements, and alignment with both organizational and external standards. The manager will collaborate closely with various teams, including program leadership, human resources, IT, and finance, to maintain comprehensive compliance. Depending on the specific assignment, this role may also include supervisory responsibilities. 

SCHEDULE:

• Monday – Friday

WORK DESIGNATION: 

• Remote (must live and work within the San Diego County Region)

• Develop and implement compliance-related policies and procedures as needed  
• Oversee contract compliance for private, state, county, and federal contracts  
• Advise on and interpret contract requirements, obligations, and risks  
• Ensure the implementation of funder-specific terms, conditions, and general regulatory requirements  
• Lead decision-making on contract compliance and conduct internal program audits to enhance practices 
• Oversee compliance activities, including required contractual compliance trainings, and develop content tailored to specific needs and regulations where applicable  
• Manage contract and subcontract/subrecipient activities, including amendments, renewals, and alignment with grant objectives  
• Coordinate audit requests and communications with funders and external auditors, ensuring timely submission of all reports and certifications  
• Provide quality assurance consultation and support to programs, ensuring alignment with regulations and best practices  
• Supervise and provide guidance to team members to ensure compliance and effective contract management; Participate in or lead the recruitment, hiring, and training of team members on relevant compliance standards, contract requirements, regulatory guidelines, and internal policies/procedures, as applicable to the specific assignment 

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field or four (4) years of equivalent experience required, AND  
• Minimum eight (8) years of combined experience, including:  
  
  • Contract oversight and management  
  • Application of knowledge in relevant contract regulations, funding & reporting requirements, compliance audits, contract performance & risks, and regulatory authorities based on assignment 

JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in analyzing data and translating findings into actionable outcomes for reporting  
• Capable of leading and supervising a team effectively  
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet organizational objectives 
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a strong ability to follow through on complex tasks  
• Exhibits acute attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture, manage risks, and communicate effectively 
• Possesses exceptional analytical abilities, advanced project management skills, and strong organizational and administrative competencies  
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines  
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, and analyzing contract terms to develop and implement robust compliance systems 
• Maintains a proactive approach to managing tasks and addressing issues  
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and effective coordination with various stakeholders 

PRE-HIRE CONTINGENCIES:

• Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications  
• Position may require additional clearances in order to comply with all programs, licensing, state law, and funding requirements:  
  
  • Exclusion and Debarment checks prior to first day and monthly thereafter 

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.