Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer - Grants Liaison

DIVISION: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
REPORTING

LOCATION:

901 BAGBY, 1ST FL.
WORKDAYS &

HOURS:

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
* * Subject to Change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer (Grants Liaison) leads the City’s strategic efforts to identify, pursue, and secure federal, state, philanthropic, and private grant funding for City programs and major capital projects. The position serves as the central Citywide coordinator for grant strategy, working across City departments to identify funding opportunities, support the development of competitive grant proposals, and strengthen Houston’s capacity to secure external funding.

The role collaborates closely with City leadership and departments to align grant opportunities with major City priorities, including infrastructure investment, resiliency and disaster mitigation, transportation improvements, public safety initiatives, and community development programs. In addition, the individual will identify potential funding sources, write and package grant applications, and build internal capacity by providing guidance and training to City staff on grant strategy, proposal development, and compliance.

• Research potential grant opportunities, analyze legislative and regulatory changes, and develop grant funding strategies aligned with the City’s goals.
• Respond to and resolve sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources. Provide solutions to complex problems and work to resolve difficult issues between involved parties.
• Research and monitor City impact, consult with the City’s Legal Department, provide analysis, and develop an advocacy for the City’s agenda.
• Develop and implement short-and-long‑range plans, policies, procedures, and programs.
• Develop and implement a citywide grant strategy that aligns funding opportunities with the City’s strategic priorities and capital investment needs.
• Identify and prioritize high‑value grant opportunities and coordinate cross‑departmental teams to pursue competitive funding.
• Support City departments in preparing competitive grant proposals, including proposal strategy, narrative development, budget preparation, data analysis, and compliance review.
• Develop and maintain a citywide grant opportunity tracker and quarterly report identifying funding opportunities, applications submitted, and funds secured. Act as the Intergovernmental Relations Officer in their absence to include serving as an official departmental representative to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies.
• Prepare business planning reports, memoranda, and correspondence on departmental policies and activities.
• Track federal and state funding opportunities and deadlines, including discretionary grants, infrastructure funding programs, and legislative appropriations relevant to City priorities.
• Develop tools, templates, and internal processes to improve coordination and capacity for grant development and management across City departments.
• Provide oral and written testimony.
• Serve as a resource to City leadership and departments regarding federal and state funding opportunities and grant strategy.
• Manages the Intergovernmental Relations team.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

Seven years of administrative experience are required, with at least three of those years in a managerial capacity.

A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

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