Grants Manager, Operations Officer IV (NSC)- Baltimore City Health Department

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range: $89,994.00 – $ Annually. Starting Pay: $89,994.00 – $ Annually.

The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) seeks a dynamic, results‑driven, goal‑oriented individual to support the grants management team as a Grants Manager. This role will work closely with the Grants Director and Finance team, researching and identifying potential local, state, federal, and private funding sources aligned with BCHD’s mission and strategic objectives. It requires strong alignment with the City of Baltimore and BCHD’s values, sound judgment, and flexibility in a fast‑paced environment.

• Support BCHD departments in setting annual grant goals based on identified opportunities.
• Track grant development, submission, and award activity; prepare and present updates on grant proposals, awards, and funding status.
• Draft, review, and submit grant proposals, letters of intent, and required reports; coordinate cross‑departmental input (data, narratives, budgets) for applications.
• Monitor monthly progress toward departmental grantsmanship goals; prepare and present monthly progress reports.
• Maintain accurate records of monthly grant expenditures and activities by funder‑approved budget line.
• Develop and deliver implementation materials (e.g., PowerPoint presentations, Excel tracking spreadsheets) to communicate grant status and compliance.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the Finance Office, program managers, and grant partners to ensure programmatic and fiscal grant compliance.
• Ensure cross‑organizational collaboration and lead working groups for grants management.
• Manage high‑impact administrative and technical special projects as they arise, based on organizational needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; equivalents of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience: Six years of administrative, technical, or professional work, including one year of supervision or project management; supervisory experience is not substitutable with non‑supervisory experience.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or equivalent; provisional driver’s licenses not acceptable. Upload a copy of a valid driver’s license at the time of application.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of public and business administration, planning, budgeting, and related practices; strong research and analytical capabilities; ability to prepare and present reports; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); effective interpersonal and communication skills; flexibility to work outside standard hours.

Eligible candidates under final consideration will be required to complete a criminal background check and/or fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six‑month probation. Eligibility qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Department of Human Resources Office of Recruitment at (410) 396‑3860, 711 (TTY). Email:
Recruitment.