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National Council on Aging · 3 hours ago

Manager, Federal Funding

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

National Council on Aging is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. The Manager, Federal Funding will lead the federal revenue strategy, cultivate relationships with federal agencies, and oversee grant proposal development to secure funding aligned with the organization's mission and goals.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year federal revenue strategy aligned with NCOA’s goals

Proactively identify, assess, and prioritize federal funding opportunities (grants, contracts, cooperative agreements) from agencies including ACL, CMS, DOL, HHS, and others

Lead cross-functional teams (Programs, Policy, Finance) to align proposals with organizational priorities and community needs

Monitor federal budget trends, legislative changes, and agency priorities to anticipate risks and opportunities

Oversee end-to-end federal grant processes, including opportunity analysis, proposal writing, budget development, and submission

Ensure proposals reflect NCOA’s evidence-based practices, equity lens, and innovation while meeting rigorous compliance standards

Collaborate with program teams to design compelling narratives, logic models, and evaluation plans

Build and maintain strategic partnerships with federal agency staff, program officers, and key decision-makers

Position NCOA as a trusted partner through regular engagement, briefings, and thought leadership on aging-related priorities

Represent NCOA at federal meetings, conferences, and technical panels

Ensure adherence to federal grant regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance), reporting deadlines, and audit requirements

Partner with Finance to monitor grant expenditures, re-budgeting, and financial reporting

Lead post-award debriefs to refine strategies and improve success rates

Work closely with the Chief Customer Officer and program leads to align federal funding with service delivery and impact goals

Advise the Policy team on funding implications of legislative priorities

Support the CDO in Board and executive-level briefings on federal revenue performance

Other responsibilities as required

Qualification

Federal grant managementProposal developmentFinancial acumenStrategic thinkingGrants management systemsAging sector knowledgeCollaborationInnovationEthicsJudgmentPlanning/OrganizingInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingInitiativeAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree required

10+ years of experience securing and managing federal grants/contracts (e.g., HHS, ACL, CMS), with a proven track record of multi-million-dollar awards

Deep knowledge of federal grant lifecycle, compliance, and agency cultures

Strategic thinker with ability to translate complex federal priorities into actionable revenue strategies

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for proposals and reports

Strong financial acumen, including budget development and variance analysis

Collaborative leadership style with experience working across matrixed teams

Proficiency with grants management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Grants.gov) and data-driven decision-making