Proposal Manager for Community and Supportive Services

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Director of Grants & Contracts, the Proposal Manager of Community Housing and Support Services will administer and execute the organization's assigned line of service grants and contracts processes. Primary responsibilities include:
Organize and successfully execute assigned program grants and contracts applications, including well-written, comprehensive narratives with timely submissions. Will be the lead point of contact for Senior Directors and Business Development staff with proposal preparation, award administration, reviewing government and non-government issued cooperative agreements and contracts; coordinating approval processes for pre-award and post-award actions.

The ideal Proposal Manager should demonstrate excellent attention to detail, writing and editing abilities, and should possess knowledge of private, public, and government contracts, proposal and grant requirements.

• Maintain up to date and accurate knowledge on each funding source, its eligibility requirements, documentation standards, contract monitoring procedures, exemptions, and additional requirements.
• Manage and execute the development of grants, contracts and proposal submissions in accordance with grantor and agency guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with Business Development staff, Senior Directors, their staff, and shared services.
• Plan and develop grants and contracts development strategies and commensurate with Endeavor's vision to strengthen the organization's reputation and impact.
• Review and coordinate award modifications, as well as needs for modifications to subcontracts and other agreements.
• Support Business Development staff with administrative tasks related to compliance, generating grant/contract documents, etc.
• Maintain a grants, contracts, proposal calendar/schedule and a grant management tracking system to catalogue all prime contractors, subcontracts and other agreements.
• Work and collaborate with the Program Leadership & Business Development Operations in developing new business relationships.
• Work and collaborate with the Director of Grants and Contracts to follow the grant and contract Standard Operating Procedures, development schedule, author assignments, and required submission details.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, or other social or human services fields.

• 5+ years' experience working with grants, contracts and at a local, state, and federal level, including a basic understanding of fundamental grant and contract regulations.
• Experience in Housing and knowledge of factors that increase risks for homelessness.
• Demonstrated experience in local, state, and federal procurement or grant/contract activities, including proposal writing, pricing, and market analysis (2+ years).
• Experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Highly proficient in Customer Relationship Management Systems.
• Strong computer skills, including experience maintaining and manipulating a database. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and relevant software.
• Experience/background working with HUD or regional housing CoC's, regional or local governmental agencies managing ESG, CDBG, Cares Act, TCAC, etc.
• Prefer public housing authority, community development, non-profit supportive housing program background.
• Prefer experience in managing HUD supportive housing contracts, technical E-Snaps, eLOCCS, Sage, HMIS, Sale Force, New Project and Renewal Project submissions.

Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.

Driver's License with clear record. Project Management Professional certification (preferred).

Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates.

Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application…