Manager & Grants Administration for Community and Social Innovation
It is a time of excitement and opportunity at BCT Partners – a great moment to join our team! We are seeking a Manager for our growing Community and Social Innovation (CSI) line of business to manage grants administration as well as project delivery and hands on administrative tasks.
About BCT
We solve complex social problems.
BCT is a management consulting firm that tackles complex social problems through data analytics, equity-centered solutions and program management. We believe complex issues are best solved through collaboration. As a result, we employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines domain expertise, research, evaluation, technology, organizational development, and a passion for change.
To learn more about how we live our values of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) and our mission to harness the power of diversity, insights, and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity, and create lasting change, go to our website and follow us on social media.
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About the Manager & Grants Position
Grants management administration and development responsibilities (approximately 40% of the workload) include monitoring CSI's progress towards grant milestones, advising on corrective actions when necessary, and providing timely status reports to federal and other government clients. Additionally, the role involves identifying and researching funding opportunities across federal, state, local, private, and foundation sectors, and contributing to business development efforts in the Housing, Community & Economic Development, and Diversity & Inclusion Line of Business.
Project delivery tasks (approximately 50% of the workload) include developing project work plans, creating scope of work language for subcontractor tasks, managing workplan execution and revisions, organizing teams and budgets, and ensuring timely and within-budget completion of assignments. The role also involves assisting in writing proposals, reports, and client deliverables, and traveling to attend meetings mostly in the Union and Essex County regions of New Jersey as a representative of BCT Partners. Task include providing project and program management, technical assistance, research, and evaluation for multiple consulting projects, along with developing presentations and project tools, and occasionally delivering presentations.
Administrative responsibilities (approximately 10% of the workload) include maintaining electronic files for the line of business, monitoring and maintaining project and proposal trackers, and handling subcontractor agreements, invoices, and payments.
This is a remote position; however, the ideal candidate will reside within reasonable travel distance of locations in Union and Essex Counties, New Jersey. Overall travel for this position (within these Counties and elsewhere) is estimated between 20% and 30% of the incumbent’s worktime.
You bring to the table:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; comparable relevant professional experience may be an alternative to a degree.
- 3 to 5 years’ professional experience in grant management or government consulting; must have strong grants administration knowledge. Familiarity with the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) system is a plus.
- Excellent writing and data analysis skills, adept at proofreading and editing written materials with a strong attention to detail.
- Professional experience managing projects in the subject matter fields of affordable housing, public administration, small business management, cybersecurity, community building, community development, economic development, organizational development, diversity, equity and inclusion, or related fields.
- Familiarity with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Small Business Administration (SBA)programs is desired, though not required.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to network, collaborate and build relationships with clients, partners, staff, remote colleagues and others.
- Highly skilled communicator when speaking and writing; strong public speaking and presentation skills; able to facilitate meetings, presentations and trainings.
- Able to, both independently and collaboratively lead, solve problems, make decisions and manage change, as well as exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others.
- Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Computer skills required: adept in Microsoft 365 programs.
BCT offers a competitive total compensation package that, for this position includes base pay with an annual salary range between $75,000 and $80,000 (based on qualifications), along with a generous benefits package. BCT’s benefits include heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage, fully vested 401k plan with company match, company paid life and disability insurance plans, a strong work-life balance/time-off structure.
This is a remote position with the ideal candidate residing within the NJ tri-state area.
What We Do
BCT Partners is a diverse-led, multidisciplinary, international consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. Our mission is to harness the power of diversity, insights, and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity, and create lasting change. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion. BCT has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, Ernst & Young as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Manage HR Magazine as a Top 10 Firm for Diversity & Inclusion, the Black Enterprise BE100, and the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America.
BCT is a minority-owned and operated, SDBE that offers the following services:
Research: BCT’s Research & Evaluation practice manages the entire lifecycle of assessment, research, and evaluation investigations to yield insights to difficult questions.
Training: BCT’s Training & Technical Assistance practice builds organizational capacity, strengthens communities, and improves the quality of life.
Consulting: BCT’s Management Consulting practice leverages deep subject-matter expertise, a rigorous project and knowledge management methodology, cultural competence, and IT as an enabler to build capacity, drive efficiencies, enhance decision-making, and improve outcomes.
Technology: BCT’s IT practice delivers global business and technology services that enable our customers to increase efficiency, enable compliance, and foster innovation.
Analytics: BCT’s Business Intelligence & Data Analytics practice combines descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics.
