Grants Compliance Manager

Introduction The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS)
supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit
organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management,
real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law
enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of
facilities, engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in
annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process.
Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!
This is a Management Service position which serves at the
pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“at-will”).GRADE
20LO
CATION OF POSITIONDGS Business Enterprise Administration
301 W. Preston St. Baltimore, MD 21201

This position is eligible for a hybrid work
schedule.

Main Purpose of Job The Capital Grants Compliance Manager oversees post-award compliance processes for the
Capital Grants and Loans program. The position ensures that the CGL team maintains internal
controls, clear processes, and consistent compliance practices for all grants and contracts.
This role serves as the policy and process owner, maintaining the playbook, checklists, and
templates for compliance activities. The focus of this position is to ensure that the financial,
programmatic, and administrative requirements of all grants are followed and that the
organization always remains audit ready. The incumbent must possess experience and working knowledge of residential/commercial construction, experience conducting property
inspections, experience with grant compliance activities, and strong written and verbal
communication skills for documenting valuation findings.

POSITION DUTIES to include but not limited to:
Grant Compliance and Oversight:
Develops
organizational practices, policies and processes for documenting grant information and activities, including audits. Provides
expertise on grant compliance and interpretation of all applicable regulations,
policies, and procedures in collaboration with the appropriate internal and
external stakeholders. Interprets applicable regulations and translates into
operational policies as required. Oversees the Construction Compliance Officer
and Inspector(s). Reviews grant files to ensure completeness and accuracy. Advises
the CGL Director on process improvements to meet compliance expectations. Collaborate
with stakeholders across institutional departments to resolve compliance risks
and implement corrective actions. Communication and Reporting:
Maintains
and monitors a Compliance Calendar for reporting deadlines, site visits, and
legislative reports. Tracks compliance issues and findings, ensuring corrective
actions are implemented and resolved. Develops, updates, and
delivers training materials and guidance on grant compliance to internal
and external stakeholders. Develops and distributes monthly and quarterly
compliance and payment reporting.

Site
Visits and Payments:
Reviews and evaluates contracts and construction
plans for compliance with state bond requirements. Conducts project site visits
during and post-award for compliance and project closeout. Reviews and approves
invoices and payment requests for accuracy and validity.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the
following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific
information on your application regarding all qualifications. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business
Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Finance, Real
Estate, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. Five (5) years of professional experience in grant administration,
financial/contrac…