Hybrid Senior Grant Initiative Manager

at APHSA -- American Public Human Services Association

• Job title: Senior Grant Initiative Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $84,700 - $95,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Arlington, United States

About the role

• Manage APHSA’s grant portfolio and initiatives focused on SNAP. Lead cross-functional collaboration and ensure compliance with grant objectives while supporting members' needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage APHSA’s grant portfolio to support members and advance the successful execution of multiple, concurrent, grant-funded initiatives
• Serve as the primary point of oversight for H.R.1-related grants focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Ensure timely completion of deliverables, effective cross-functional collaboration, strong stewardship of philanthropic investments, and consistent engagement with funders, partners, and members
• Lead and manage the day-to-day implementation of multiple H.R.1-related grants
• Oversee compliance with all H.R.1-related grants
• Serve as a primary liaison to philanthropic funders and external partners
• Lead grant reporting processes
• Manage grant compliance, budgets, and milestones
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across APHSA departments
• Support APHSA members through coordination of peer learning communities, ongoing calls, convenings, and other engagement opportunities
• Organize and manage logistics for in-person and virtual events
• Analyze grant progress, member feedback, and implementation trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Master’s degree preferred
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategy, operations, program management, policy, finance, or a related functional area
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and working across multiple stakeholders and functions
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant collaboration, data, and project management platforms
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, evaluate performance, and apply insights to improve outcomes
• Demonstrated knowledge of human services policy and programs
• Excellent written, verbal, and facilitation skills
• High level of judgment, professionalism, and ability to operate independently
• Proven ability to influence without authority and build effective partnerships
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 3% contribution to 401k or ROTH Plan
• Hybrid work environment
• Additional discretionary holidays
• 11 paid holidays
• 20 vacation days
• 15 sick/wellness days
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• FSA (health, dependent, commuter)
• Optional employee-paid benefits (legal, pet insurance, critical illness, accident, STD/LTD)