Share Email Opening Title Director, Contracts & Grants  Reports to: Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Capital Area Food Bank - DC   About the Organization It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!   Description In response to the increased need due to the COVID crisis, the CAFB is working with federal, state and local governments and private funders to provide funding for the purchase and distribution of healthy food to communities throughout the Washington Metro Area. In the coming years, we anticipate a significant increase in government and private support. The Director, Contracts & Grants is a new position at the food bank and will provide organization wide leadership in the strategic development of the food bank’s increased work in sourcing government and private contracts and grants.  This position is part of the food bank’s senior management team and will help deliver against broader strategic priorities of the organization, and will be directly responsible for the management of all aspects of contracts and grants including developing proposals, coordinating the review process by leadership, internal and external communication related to timelines and expectations, ensuring that funds are spent within established timeframes and reporting on outcomes and meet compliance oversight requirements. The Director, Contracts & Grants will be the liaison between the CAFB and funding agencies as well as multiple internal teams including but not limited to: Operations, Finance, Programs, Development, Advocacy, IT, Regional program teams and the food assistance organizations in the community serviced by these contracts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Strategic Development – 15% Develop, implement, and refine processes and procedures for contract and grant administration in compliance with strategic objectives of regional teams, political and policy considerations, funder requirements and organizational policies Draft, review and edit proposals with corresponding budgets for contracts, MOUs, and grants for programmatic and partner work Develop tracking document to ensure alignment across teams, highlight cost coverage and gaps, and ensure timely execution of the contract/grant Serve as point of contact for private and governmental funding agencies Outreach – 20% Strategic outreach to identify new sources of government grants, with a focus on food security, food access, health equity and DEI. Implementation – 20% Facilitate effective implementation of contract and grant responsibilities within program objectives and requirements Working with regional directors and other program staff, develop written communications to food assistance partner organizations in reference to funding mechanisms that provide access to heathy food. Track spending and activities against grant/contract to ensure requirements are met within designated timeframe Monitor and execute grant or contract close out, extension, or renewal as necessary Management – 15% Set goals that align with the organization’s budget and strategic plan, then clearly and consistently communicate goals and expectations to your direct reports Support your direct reports in effectively managing their workloads by planning and prioritizing work activities, and work with them to develop the structures and tools they need to achieve their goals Model the behavior you wish to see in team members Prioritize your time to understand your direct reports’ strengths and growth opportunities to help them achieve their goals, and to ultimately reach their potential—make yourself available and accessible. Be consistent about meeting with your direct reports regularly (i.e. bi-weekly one on one check-ins) to close the gap between where they are and where you are. Delegate well. Set clear expectations for outcomes and timelines, and give your direct reports the space to work independently while you are monitoring and communicating regularly Reporting – 30% Prepare and distribute contract summaries/briefs to internal and external stakeholders on a timely basis Track and report on spending and contract/grant activities Draft all internal and external reporting required by governmental contracts and grants Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned.   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years experience in pre- and post-award contract/grants management role, including 3+ years of supervisory experience Significant experience drafting MOU’s and proposals to outline terms and agreements Experience with grant funding from private and federal, state and/or, local government sources; large food and health care grant management preferred In-depth knowledge of federal contracting process is required, with preference for TEFAP, CSFP, SFSP, ESFP, CDC, FDA, USDA and TANF contracts. Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants/contracts such as employee salaries and upcoming projects Strong analytical skills to develop and interpret complex reports, and related documentations Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field. High-level proficiency in use of standard information technologies including MS Office software, NetSuite or similar ERP system. Track record for success working with diverse teams to reach a common goal Other Skills / Abilities Commitment to the CAFB’s mission and team values; Highly organized and efficient; with the ability to prioritize and get things done on schedule and work under pressure to meet deadlines; Strong understanding of organizational financials and experience in program budget development; Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team; Demonstrated initiative and creativity; Strong interpersonal skills, respect for priorities and tolerance of work pressures of colleagues and funders.     EOE Statement Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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