Grants and Procurement Manager

Grants and Procurement Manager Department: Human Services Reports to: Chief Planning Officer Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid eligible per agency policy) Position Summary The Grants and Procurement Manager leads grant management and procurement in collaboration with teams across DHS. This includes implementing a centralized system for coordination of federal/state/local grants across the full life cycle - from opportunity identification through post award compliance; and designing solicitations (RFI/RFQ/RFP) to procure services funded by DHS. Key Responsibilities Grants Lifecycle (Pre- & Post-Award) Opportunity Strategy: Scan and prioritize funding opportunities (e.g., HHS, HUD, DOJ, SAMHSA, foundations, etc.), facilitate go/no-go decisions, and align proposals to strategic plans and equity goals. Proposal Development: In collaboration with programmatic and finance teams, coordinate application components such as narrative, budget, match, staffing, and partnerships; ensure compliance with funder requirements; oversee approvals and timely submissions. Award Set-Up, Compliance & Reporting: Ensure accurate and effective handoff to Financial and Programmatic units for grant implementation; establish controls for post-award compliance, including the timely submission of reports, amendments and budget revisions. Closeout: Coordinate final reporting, internal award close-out, and document archiving. Procurement (Pre-Award) Planning: Translate program needs into well-structured scopes of work (SOW) and performance metrics; conduct market research; develop communications and marketing plan. Solicitations: Design RFIs/RFQs/RFPs; manage proposer communications; conduct pre-proposal conferences; ensure transparent, equitable processes. Evaluation & Award: Lead the development of scoring rubrics and review panels; recommend awards; manage executive approvals; ensure accurate and effective hand off to unit(s) responsible for contract administration. Supplier Diversity & Equity: Implement strategies to remove barriers for community-based organizations; track equity metrics. Controls, Policy, and Risk Management Compliance: Maintain and enforce policies aligned with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.317-200.327), state/local procurement statutes, HIPAA/PHI safeguards (as applicable), and agency financial controls. Data Integrity: Maintain accurate procurement and grant records in organizational systems; participate in and contribute to monitoring and audits of DHS as needed. Policy, Training & Guidance: Develop templates, procedures, and training for staff; serve as subject-matter expert for grants and procurement best practices. Leadership & Collaboration Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with program, budget/finance, legal/contracting, IT, and community partners; foster clarity, responsiveness, and accountability. Continuous Improvement: Use data to drive improvements in cycle times, vendor/provider performance, cost savings, and equity outcomes. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Policy, or related field. Experience: 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in government or nonprofit grants management and procurement/contracting, including: Leading competitive solicitations and contract negotiations for service providers. Managing federal/state grants (pre- and post-award) with compliance to 2 CFR Part 200. Supervising staff and managing cross-functional projects. Skills: Strong writing (RFPs, grant narratives, policies) and analysis (cost/price, budget, KPIs) skills Proficiency with common procurement and grants applications Advanced Excel and data visualization; familiarity as end user of Tableau, Power BI or similar Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree: MPA, MBA, MS in Public Policy/Administration, or related. Certifications in grants management, public procurement, or project management. Experience with human services procurement and community-based provider networks. Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.317-200.327), state/local procurement statutes, HIPAA/PHI safeguards, and common agency financial controls. Core Competencies Strategic Planning: Aligns funding and contracts with agency priorities and measurable outcomes. Analytical Rigor: Applies data and evidence to decisions; anticipates risks and mitigations. Policy & Training: Sets clear expectations, develops policy/guidance, and drives accountability. Stakeholder Engagement: Clear communicator who builds trust with program teams, providers, and funders. Equity & Community Impact: Designs solicitations and partnerships that expand access for small, diverse, and mission-driven providers. Compliance & Ethics: Knowledge of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, public procurement principles, and other relevant statutes/ regulations.

Created: 2026-03-10