Grant Writer Manager

Job Summary 

Responsible for identifying, pursuing, securing, and managing grant funding and other external funding opportunities that support the CSCD programs, initiatives, research, and strategic priorities. This position develops and maintains collaborative relationships with local universities, research centers, governmental entities, foundations, and other community partners to identify innovative funding opportunities and strengthen the department’s ability to obtain and effectively utilize grant resources.

Oversee the grant lifecycle from funding research and proposal development through award administration, compliance, reporting, and closeout. The position works collaboratively with the CSCD Director and Deputy Director, division managers, fiscal staff, and external partners to ensure grant-funded initiatives align with organizational priorities and applicable requirements.

Provide support to CSCD staff in developing proposals and may assist in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Assist with the Community Justice Plan and departmental program requirements. Generate status reports outlining grant management progress.

Ensure that all work is in compliance with CJAD standards; departmental policies and procedures; federal, state and local regulations; and funding, grant, and licensing requirements (if applicable).

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop strategies to expand and diversify the department’s grant funding and external financial resources.

Monitor grant databases, funding announcements, requests for proposals, and other sources to identify new funding opportunities.

Lead and coordinate the development, preparation, and submission of competitive grant applications, proposals, letters of intent, and supporting documentation.

Collaborate with leadership and program staff to develop strong project concepts, objectives, performance measures, implementation plans, and funding requests.

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with local universities, colleges, research centers, and other academic institutions to pursue research partnerships, joint grant opportunities, program evaluations, and evidence-based initiatives.

Identify opportunities for the Dallas County CSCD to participate in university-sponsored research, pilot programs, demonstration projects, and other externally funded initiatives

Serve as a liaison between CSCD and external funding agencies, academic partners, researchers, community organizations, and other stakeholders.

Coordinate grant budgets and financial requirements with appropriate fiscal and administrative staff.

Maintain a centralized system for tracking prospective grants, applications, awards, deadlines, reporting requirements, expenditures, performance measures, and grant closeouts.

Monitor active grants to ensure compliance with funding requirements, applicable laws and regulations, CSCD policies, approved budgets, and established performance expectations.

Coordinate required programmatic and financial reports and ensure reports are accurate and submitted within established deadlines.

Monitor grant deliverables, milestones, and performance measures and communicate potential compliance concerns, delays, or funding risks to appropriate leadership.

Assist management in evaluating the sustainability of grant-funded programs and identifying funding opportunities for continuation or expansion.

Provide regular updates to Administration regarding funding opportunities, pending applications, awarded grants, grant performance, and upcoming deadlines.

Maintain organized and comprehensive grant files and documentation sufficient to support internal reviews, external monitoring, and audits.

Stay informed regarding emerging funding priorities, legislative initiatives, research opportunities, and trends that may create new funding opportunities for Dallas County CSCD.

Education / Work Experience

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Five years of grant writing experience within a non-profit or governmental agency, preferred.

Special Requirements / Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Attend and participate in grant writing and grant management training sessions as required by the department.

Fiscally responsible. Proven self-starter with the demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision. Ability to accurately document flexible work schedule hours which may include nights and weekends.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to input and retrieve data and information using designated client management systems, County systems and e-mail systems.

Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with CSCD staff, community resource agencies, outlying departmental regions, and the general public. Strong interpersonal, observation, perception, and judgment skills. Effective time management, problem solving, and listening skills. Sound work ethics, cultural awareness, and sensitivity.

Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, with a good driving record, and pass an extensive background check.