This role involves managing government contracts and compliance, supporting the holistic management of grants and contracts across federal, state, and city funding. The Manager will ensure strong contract performance, regulatory compliance, and accurate revenue recognition, collaborating with various teams to execute contracts effectively and meet performance goals.
Responsibilities
Independently own an assigned portfolio of grants end-to-end: execution, funding agency communication, kickoff facilitation, monitoring, and renewal
Support negotiation and legal review on assigned awards, escalating high-risk terms to the Director per established triage standards
Conduct first-pass review of low-risk contract documents on assigned awards (e.g., standard renewals with no material changes), escalating flagged terms to the Director/Legal
Partner with Fiscal to ensure accurate revenue recognition on assigned awards, aligned with contract terms
Coordinate document preparation and lead team prep calls in response to funding-agency audit and monitoring notices for assigned grants, within the funder's notice window
Maintain reliable tracking of deadlines, reporting schedules, and deliverables for assigned caseload
Communicate performance updates and risk on assigned grants to the Director in a clear, timely manner
Coordinate with Fiscal, Development, and Managing Directors on assigned grants
Represent assigned grants in monthly status meetings and other internal/external meetings
Provide embedded compliance support (up to 90 days) to Program teams onboarding new federal or state awards post-kick off and contract reviews to ensure early contract performance success
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Finance, or a related field
At least 3–5 years of experience managing government contracts, grants, or sponsored programs in nonprofit, public sector, or human services organizations
Proven experience with post-award grant administration, contract performance monitoring, and compliance oversight
Knowledge of revenue recognition principles for cost-reimbursement, milestone-based, and performance-based contracts
Experience preparing, reviewing, and executing funding agreements, subcontracts, and amendments
Familiarity with federal, state, and local government grant systems and portals (e.g., workforce development, education, or human services funding platforms)
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex grant agreements and translate them into actionable internal guidance
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and grant/contract management tracking systems
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Highly organized with excellent project management and multitasking skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to varied audiences
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in sensitive or high-stakes situations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and departments
Strong experience managing government contracts and/or grants, ideally within workforce development, education, or human services programs
Deep understanding of compliance, reporting, and funding regulations with strong attention to detail
Strong communicator who can synthesize complex information for varied audiences and translate grant agreements into clear guidance
Familiarity with revenue recognition principles in a nonprofit or government-funded environment
Ability to collaborate across departments and drive accountability
Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
Highly organized with strong risk management and problem-solving skills
Deeply aligned with Per Scholas’ mission of advancing economic mobility through access to career opportunities
Benefits
Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time
22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year
80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons for full-time benefits eligible employees
Vacation accrual at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, increasing with tenure
Comprehensive medical coverage through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families
Two dental plan options and a vision plan
Employer-paid dental and vision premiums for employees who waive medical coverage
401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, with full vesting after 90 days
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources
Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
Option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses
Voluntary benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
Healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs
About the Company
For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, they forge inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in over 20 cities, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in sought-after tech skills, having trained over 30,000 individuals to date.
Per Scholas is proud to celebrate 30 years of fostering economic mobility by giving individuals from diverse backgrounds access to high-growth tech careers.
