Government Grants Director

Overview

AARP Foundation is the nation's leading organization serving the 39 million older adults living in poverty or one life event away from slipping into it. Our mission is to strengthen financial resilience for and with older adults by empowering individuals and improving systems. We do this by creating pathways to quality employment, removing barriers to benefits, and promoting equitable access to essential goods and services.

Government Grants Director oversees AARP Foundation’s government grants portfolio, managing pre and post‑award activities. Serves as the subject matter expert on Uniform Guidance, federal grant terms and conditions, and related regulations. Oversees monitoring and compliance of government grant policies, procedures and ensures implementation through training and technical assistance. Directs the development of proposals, budgets, work plans, and reporting for new and continuing government grant projects.

• Leads the development and implementation of government grant policies and procedures.
• Leads the response to government grant monitoring reviews and audits.
• Collaborates with Development Program, and other internal teams to prepare, review, approve, and submit application materials.
• Coordinates internal review of agreements, terms, conditions, and requirements with OGC and relevant stakeholders. Leads negotiations for modifications as needed. Oversees execution of agreements.
• Monitors grant implementation timelines, reporting requirements, and financial performance while also managing subgrantee activities, including sub awarding, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Monitors new and recompete opportunities, as well as renewal and continuation cycles for existing awards.
• Reviews requests for proposals (RFPs) and renewal or continuation application materials; conducts due diligence to identify appropriateness and potential risks.
• Serves as subject matter expert on Uniform Guidance, federal grant terms and conditions, and related regulations. Provides training and technical assistance to staff and subgrantees.

• Substantial experience in government grant management and compliance.
• Strong compliance and regulatory skillset, including the ability to interpret grant agreements, apply complex funder rules, and demonstrate working knowledge of 2 CFR 200/Uniform Guidance, procurement policies, internal controls, and policy/procedure development.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead responses to audits, monitoring reviews, and other funder compliance oversight processes.
• Proven ability to coordinate and prepare grant application materials.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex requirements to non‑experts.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and ability to develop practical solutions collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working effectively both independently and in leading matrixed teams.

• Bachelor's degree.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

• Regular and reliable job attendance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions.
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise.

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company‑funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance‑based and peer‑based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.