Outgoing Grants (Program Manager II, Grade N25)

About the Department

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Position Duties

• This position reports to the OGM Director. The position is responsible for independently supporting responsible departments with the development of competitive grants programs and establishing grants agreements that are in line with applicable County, State, and/or Federal rules and regulations; as well as grantor’s policies if a sub-award. In the previous fiscal year (FY26), OGM partnered with seven County departments/offices to compete or renew 36 grant program funding pools. In this position, you will… Provide oversight, guidance and support to County departments implementing competitive grant programs through OGM and administering grant agreements awarded through competitive grant programs to outside entities. Ensures Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) considerations and other required County, State, Federal, and outside funder policies, are integrated into both competitive grant programs and grant agreements. Coordinates with the responsible department to develop and oversee the implementation of a marketing and communication plan for each grant program competition while providing technical support and ensuring sound stewardship of funds. Coordinates with and supervises the work products of the OGM Outgoing Grants Program Specialist II. Manage the daily maintenance of the County’s online grants application platform, including using the platform to build and monitor grant competition programs, harvest data, support the customer experience, and report out results. Analyse operational procedures for grants competitions and awards to ensure practices align with strategic and reporting objectives as well as recommend improvements. Contribute to required reporting under County Bill 36-19, and other funder requirements when applicable, by developing and utilizing grant competition and award tracking mechanisms as well as developing performance narratives. Develop, update, and implement accessible training modules and resources for departments and other Montgomery County Government stakeholders; including the posting and updating of content and resources OGM’s Intranet site. Develop, update, and implement accessible training modules and resources, including in multiple languages, for potential applicants and other stakeholders outside of Montgomery County Government; including the posting and updating of content and resources on OGM’s website. Represent OGM at community events, activities, with other outside stakeholders, and potentially in meetings or hearings with the County Executive and County Council. Back-stop the other OGM Program Manager II and, when delegated, serves in the capacity of the OGM Director in their absence.
• This position reports to the OGM Director. The position is responsible for independently supporting responsible departments with the development of competitive grants programs and establishing grants agreements that are in line with applicable County, State, and/or Federal rules and regulations; as well as grantor’s policies if a sub-award. In the previous fiscal year (FY26), OGM partnered with seven County departments/offices to compete or renew 36 grant program funding pools. In this position, you will…
• Provide oversight, guidance and support to County departments implementing competitive grant programs through OGM and administering grant agreements awarded through competitive grant programs to outside entities.
• Ensures Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) considerations and other required County, State, Federal, and outside funder policies, are integrated into both competitive grant programs and grant agreements.
• Coordinates with the responsible department to develop and oversee the implementation of a marketing and communication plan for each grant program competition while providing technical support and ensuring sound stewardship of funds.
• Coordinates with and supervises the work products of the OGM Outgoing Grants Program Specialist II.
• Manage the daily maintenance of the County’s online grants application platform, including using the platform to build and monitor grant competition programs, harvest data, support the customer experience, and report out results.
• Analyse operational procedures for grants competitions and awards to ensure practices align with strategic and reporting objectives as well as recommend improvements.
• Contribute to required reporting under County Bill 36-19, and other funder requirements when applicable, by developing and utilizing grant competition and award tracking mechanisms as well as developing performance narratives.
• Develop, update, and implement accessible training modules and resources for departments and other Montgomery County Government stakeholders; including the posting and updating of content and resources OGM’s Intranet site.
• Develop, update, and implement accessible training modules and resources, including in multiple languages, for potential applicants and other stakeholders outside of Montgomery County Government; including the posting and updating of content and resources on OGM’s website.
• Represent OGM at community events, activities, with other outside stakeholders, and potentially in meetings or hearings with the County Executive and County Council.
• Back-stop the other OGM Program Manager II and, when delegated, serves in the capacity of the OGM Director in their absence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience : Thorough five (5) years of professional experience as a grantor managing competitive grant programs and issuing grant agreements. Grantor experience in international contexts is directly applicable given the highly diverse context of Montgomery County, MD. Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree. Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Medical Exam : Medical History Review – This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess the candidate’s ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
• Experience : Thorough five (5) years of professional experience as a grantor managing competitive grant programs and issuing grant agreements. Grantor experience in international contexts is directly applicable given the highly diverse context of Montgomery County, MD.
• Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Medical Exam : Medical History Review – This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess the candidate’s ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.

Other Qualifications

• Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas: Experience managing competitive grants programs, developing grant agreements, and oversight of the implementation of grant awards. Experience applying for grants and managing awards received CANNOT be substituted as experience. Experience integrating Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) or similar equity considerations into grants competitions and awards. Experience managing a grants management platform. Experience developing and delivering training, guidance materials, and/or technical assistance. Experience communicating with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including community-based organizations. Salary requirements are within the budgeted amount. Content/complexity of work samples provided. Application Instructions: As part of your application, please submit a one-page cover letter (along with your resume/curriculum vitae) that communicates your motivation for applying for this position and explains how your skillsets and related experience fit into this opportunity. Qualified candidates will be further evaluated based on the Preferred Criteria and may receive an invitation for an interview. Taking the time to address these areas in your resume and cover letter is strongly recommended. If contacted for an interview, you will be asked to provide a work sample that demonstrates your expertise in overseeing competitive grant programs and grant agreements. Samples may include findings and recommendations reports, videos, process improvement projects, guidance documents, change management plans, and service design strategy documents. Accompanying your work sample should be a one-page memo explaining the writing sample’s relevance and why it demonstrates your strength as a candidate. Do NOT attach these samples to your application . We will request them at the appropriate time.
• Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas:
• Experience managing competitive grants programs, developing grant agreements, and oversight of the implementation of grant awards. Experience applying for grants and managing awards received CANNOT be substituted as experience.
• Experience integrating Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) or similar equity considerations into grants competitions and awards.
• Experience managing a grants management platform.
• Experience developing and delivering training, guidance materials, and/or technical assistance.
• Experience communicating with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including community-based organizations.
• Salary requirements are within the budgeted amount.
• Content/complexity of work samples provided.
• Application Instructions:
• As part of your application, please submit a one-page cover letter (along with your resume/curriculum vitae) that communicates your motivation for applying for this position and explains how your skillsets and related experience fit into this opportunity.
• Qualified candidates will be further evaluated based on the Preferred Criteria and may receive an invitation for an interview. Taking the time to address these areas in your resume and cover letter is strongly recommended.
• If contacted for an interview, you will be asked to provide a work sample that demonstrates your expertise in overseeing competitive grant programs and grant agreements. Samples may include findings and recommendations reports, videos, process improvement projects, guidance documents, change management plans, and service design strategy documents. Accompanying your work sample should be a one-page memo explaining the writing sample’s relevance and why it demonstrates your strength as a candidate. Do NOT attach these samples to your application . We will request them at the appropriate time.

Benefits

• Leave Benefits Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents. Retirement Benefits All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals. Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path. Free Mass Transit Benefit County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro. Reduced Child and Health Care Costs Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year. Employee Wellbeing We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being. Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

Leave Benefits

• Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents. Retirement Benefits All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals. Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path. Free Mass Transit Benefit County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro. Reduced Child and Health Care Costs Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year. Employee Wellbeing We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being. Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

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