Senior Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We are advocating for policies to protect them. We are working to radically improve the health care they receive. We are pioneering research to find solutions. We are empowering families with programs, knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting communities, we are building a brighter future for us all.

We are dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for healthy moms and strong babies.

SCOPE:

The Senior Manager of the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is responsible for overseeing the organization's sponsored programs and grant activities. This role encompasses both pre-award, end-to-end department processes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations, and enhancing the organization's funding portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Award Management:

• Proposal Development: Work with market and national staff to help guide development and submission of competitive grant proposals, ensuring adherence to sponsor guidelines and organizational policies.
• Funding Opportunities: Ensure proposed funding opportunities from external sources, including federal, state, foundation, or other funding sources, that align with mission, goals and priorities.
• Budget Preparation: In conjunction with finance team, assist in preparation and facilitate review of proposal budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with sponsor requirements.

Regulatory and Compliance Oversight:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and institutional policies governing sponsored programs.
• Support audit inquiries from internal financial team.
• Serve as the primary liaison between relationship managers to facilitate internal action to address identified compliance issues related to proposal development and submission.

Leadership and Administration:

• Department processes: Oversee and optimize all departmental processes ensuring smooth operations from initial opportunity identification to proposal submission through award management.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the organization's external funding capabilities.
• Reporting: Prepare reports for organizational leadership on sponsored program activities, funding trends, and compliance issues.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment focused on high performance; effectively manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the organization's mission.
• Staff Education: Training and Outreach: Conduct on-going internal workshops and training sessions on grant writing, budget development, and compliance issues for staff.

EXPERIENCE:

• 8-10 years experience
• Four year college degree or equivalent experience
• Project management experience
• Supervisory experience
• Comprehensive understanding of federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, HIPPA, and best practices in grants administration.
• Ability to utilize Asana, Excel and other software systems
• Certification in Grant/Contract Management or similar certification preferred.

March of Dimes provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.