Grants Manager

Emergent Method is seeking a qualified candidate with grant management and grant compliance experience to support various projects related to federal and state programs. This is a full-time position based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Remote candidates may be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Candidates should be self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented individuals who adapt quickly to shifting business priorities and enjoy collaborating on diverse projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee compliance with grant regulations, guidelines, and requirements from state and federal funding sources
• Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and protocols and monitor grant-funded projects to ensure alignment with approved budgets, schedules, and performance metrics
• Prepare and submit regular compliance reports to funding agencies, ensuring accuracy and timelines
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for grant expenditures, project progress, and audit readiness, tracking key milestones and deliverables
• Review and approve grant-related expenses to ensure compliance with allowable cost guidelines
• Coordinate with funding agencies, partners, and stakeholders to ensure that program goals and compliance requirements are met
• Conduct internal audits to identify and address potential compliance risks; support external audits as needed
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal grant management policies and procedures, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines
• Monitor grant activities and performance, ensuring that deliverables and milestones are met according to the established timelines
• Communicate regularly with subgrantees to monitor activity, compliance, and performance
• Provide technical assistance and training as necessary to subgrantees to support grant compliance
• Participate in meetings and briefings with stakeholders to communicate project status and address any issues or concerns
• Perform other duties as requested by the project team to support overall grant operations

Minimum qualifications and expectations include:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, public administration, or a related field
• Two to three years of experience in grant management, program management, compliance, or related experience that clearly demonstrates comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Knowledge and experience working with government agencies, grant programs, and grant regulations
• Experience with grant management platforms and data analysis tools for project tracking and compliance monitoring
• A strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting functions
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills
• The ability to be a true problem solver with a willingness to “roll up sleeves” and understand and complete tasks and projects
• A keen attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering results
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and multitasking skills
• The ability to monitor and report on multiple deliverables with a focus on meeting and exceeding deadlines
• A willingness to learn new skills and adopt new methodologies
• A proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight, demonstrating initiative and a self-starter attitude to meet program goals and deadlines effectively

Why Emergent Method?
At Emergent Method, we have a culture you won’t find anywhere else. We offer a flexible and fun environment where each team member can create their own success by challenging themselves, learning new skills, and contributing towards exciting projects that impact the communities we serve. We trust our teammates, believe in their talents, and celebrate their successes. We’re just as serious about developing our team and fostering a supportive, encouraging environment as we are about doing quality work for our clients. Our team shares a vision of being singular, unequaled, and extraordinary. While being a part of the Method often means going outside of your comfort zone, leaning into discomfort, thinking outside of the box, and being part of a collaborative and dynamic team, it will ultimately lead to unparalleled personal and professional growth. You’ll catch us hanging out on the weekends, having monthly happy hours, throwing great office parties and events (both virtual and in-person), and planning a variety of after-work get-togethers because we enjoy being around each other.
Whether in our Baton Rouge headquarters, or working remote throughout the U.S., we’re constantly communicating, chatting on Slack, and staying as connected as ever – no matter where we are. We are committed to our employees the same way they are committed to us, and we trust our team to get the job done, whether in the office or working from home.
In addition to the emphasis we place on culture, we offer the following benefits to our team:

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Monthly technology and wellness stipends
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible work hours and working environments, including unlimited time off
• Top-of-the-line tools and technology equipment
• In-office snacks and drinks, and frequent care packages and gift cards to spoil our employees
• Financial support and time off for training, conferences, certifications, and other opportunities for professional growth and development

Background
Emergent Method is a nationally recognized management consulting firm focused on developing and implementing plans, programs, and initiatives that result in transformative impact. We are focused on strengthening the skills, capacity, and resources of our clients to support them in creating unique and valuable experiences for their stakeholders.
With an uncommonly high degree of ownership in the work we do, our team thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering solutions built to last, and driving transformational growth.
We work from the inside out — fully engaged with our client teams and invested in their success. Their most pressing challenges and opportunities become our own. Our flexible, adaptable approach allows us to work seamlessly as trusted advisers, embedded team members, or both, to support client needs, using every engagement as an opportunity to deliver powerful results, together. 
Our expertise travels well to all markets and benefits all sectors, allowing us to work wherever there’s a good client fit. Our consultants have significant experience working across a wide range of industries and in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. We successfully work within the bounds of both large-scale projects that may span years as well as short-term, time-sensitive efforts.
Our integrated, interdisciplinary team of consultants brings an expansive range of skillsets and experience to power a broad scope of services and solutions. Whether you are looking to develop or implement a new strategy, brand, marketing or communication campaign, IT system, program, or a unique and innovative project, we stand ready to be your partner.
For more information, visit emergentmethod.com.
Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.