Grant Contracts & Compliance Program Manager

Grant Contracts & Compliance Program Manager

Salary
$ - $ Annually

Location
King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA

Job Type
Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division
Parks

FLSA
Exempt

Bargaining Unit
C1 : PROTEC
17-DES, DLS, DNRP

Full- or Part-Time
Full Time

Hours/Week
40 hours/week

Join King County Parks as our Grant Contracts & Compliance Program Manager (Project/Program Manager III) and help ensure millions of dollars in grant funding are invested equitably to strengthen communities across King County. In this highly collaborative role, you will serve as a subject-matter expert on grant compliance, providing guidance and operational support to internal teams and community partners. If you’re passionate about community impact, skilled in grant administration, and excited to make a difference.

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Project/Program Manager I career service and term-limited temporary openings within the Parks Division or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six months.

The Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP), Parks Division is seeking a Grant Contracts & Compliance Program Manager (PPM-III) to join the Grant Operations and Administration unit within the Community Investments and Engagement team. As a collaborative partner, you will ensure grant funding is administered with integrity, transparency, and accountability. You will lead efforts to strengthen compliance frameworks and improve grant administration processes.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing grant compliance frameworks including policies, risk assessment models, reimbursement processes, and contract templates. You will provide technical guidance to internal and external partners on fiscal and contractual compliance, support grant program financial controls, and lead continuous improvements to business processes, policies, and procedures that enhance the effectiveness of Parks grant programs.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

The Community Investments and Engagement (CIE) Team plays a vital role in advancing King County Parks’ mission to steward, enhance, and expand parks, trails, open spaces, and environmental initiatives that inspire healthy communities throughout King County. Through strong partnerships with local organizations, the team supports community partners in delivering projects that enhance access, equity, and environmental stewardship across the county.

• Youth Amateur Sports Grants (YASG)
• Healthy Communities and Parks Fund (HCPF)
• Parks Capital & Open Space
• Aquatics Facilities
• Open Space and River Corridors
• Ballfield Preservation & Access
• Climate Resilience
• Get Active Stay Active (GASA)

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Grant Contracts & Fiscal Compliance Lead (Project/Program Manager III), you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

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Lead Grant Compliance Monitoring:
Serve as the subject-matter expert on grant contract, fiscal, and programmatic compliance. Develop monitoring tools, provide guidance, and use grant management data to ensure compliance with grant requirements and County policies.

Manage Grant Contract Development:
Oversee the development of grant agreement templates and contract documents including scopes of work, budgets, and required administrative materials. Provide technical guidance throughout the grant agreement lifecycle and coordinate…