Grants Manager - Police

## Company Description A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. ***What we offer*** - **Impact** - The work you do here matters to millions. - **Growth** - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? - **Diversity & Inclusion** - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. - **Benefits** - We care about your well-being. ***Agency Description*** The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is the nation's fourth largest police department, with over 6300 sworn members and 800 civilian personnel. The PPD is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for serving Philadelphia County, extending over 140 square-miles in which approximately 1.5 million reside. Geographically, the Department is divided into twenty-one police districts (each headed by a captain), which comprise six police divisions (Northwest, Northeast, East, Central, Southwest, South - each headed by a Divisional Inspector), into two major sections of the city, Regional Operations Command North (ROC North) and Regional Operations Command South (ROC South), each headed by one Chief Inspector under Patrol Operations. Personnel are assigned to work in 55 different locations throughout Philadelphia, with Police Headquarters located in the 6th Police District, in Center City, at 400 North Broad Street. ## Job Description Position Summary The Grants Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of grant funding for the Philadelphia Police Department. This role oversees grant research, application development, compliance, post-award administration, and audit coordination to ensure alignment with legal, fiscal, and operational requirements. The position serves as the primary liaison between the agency, funding entities, and City leadership, ensuring funding opportunities are maximized and managed effectively. Essential Functions - Lead and manage all aspects of grant administration, including research, application development, award management, and closeout processes. - Identify and evaluate funding opportunities, assessing alignment with agency priorities and operational needs. - Prepare and coordinate grant applications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all requirements. - Interpret award documents and ensure adherence to all legal, fiscal, and programmatic conditions. - Oversee post-award activities, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and funding drawdown/reimbursement processes. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local grant requirements, including monitoring regulatory changes. - Manage grant closeout procedures, ensuring all deliverables and reporting obligations are fulfilled. - Serve as the primary point of contact with funding agencies throughout the grant lifecycle. - Represent the agency during grantor reviews, audits, and monitoring activities conducted by funding agencies, the Office of the Inspector General, and the City Controller. - Lead responses to audit findings and implement corrective actions as necessary. - Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to funding agencies, as well as internal reports to agency leadership and City executives. - Collaborate with City departments, including Central Finance, Procurement, the Mayor’s Office of Grants, and the Managing Dir…