NEOGOV · 22 hours ago
Grants Planning and Strategy Manager (Strategic Planning Manager I)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $177K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Grants Planning and Strategy Manager to join the King County Road Services Division. The successful candidate will manage strategic planning, grants administration, and transportation planning while fostering an inclusive work environment and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise a diverse technical and professional group that is comprised of transportation planners and project/program managers
Responsibly direct and lead strategic planning for complex projects, ensuring work complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and County policies
Contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity; where differences are valued by demonstrating behaviors that include fairness, respect and inclusiveness
Build and nurture trust and rapport with various staff groups across business lines to understand their strengths and challenges and ensure smooth progress of programs and projects
Support the development and delivery of documentation and reporting of performance measures, key indicators, quality assurance, and improvement measures across the Division
Develop, manage and/or assist with the development of the Road Services Division annual business plan
Develop, manage and/or assist with the preparation of planning studies; review complex technical reports and make recommendations
Oversee and assist with the preparation of grant applications and devise strategies to secure new grants
Facilitate staff development and growth through training and mentoring initiatives that fosters a collaborative work environment capable of effectively adapting to change
Analyze legal, technical, financial, political, and other related aspects of assigned projects. Formulate and develop recommendations and/or legislation based on issues analysis and input from both internal and external customer and the community
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic planning and development and/or operational planning, transportation planning, public administration, or government affairs
Experience supervising staff, developing, and implementing work plans, and evaluating staff performance
Knowledge of transportation planning, grants administration, budget development, and business planning
Exceptional analytical, communication, writing, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of participants, from staff to community partners, including making formal presentations to groups and committees
A proven record of translating policy into measurable results
Strong organizational, time management and planning skills while also demonstrating skills in making timely quality decisions
Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, negotiating and decision making
Experience managing and leading multi-discipline work teams; skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Preferred
Experience managing projects for a large organization with diverse business operations, strategic information requirements and priorities
Regulatory strategic ability including regulatory interpretation, compliance risk assessment, negotiation, interaction with regulators and experience crafting and implementing regulatory mechanisms
Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Experience in successfully managing competing priorities and deadlines where goals and interests may conflict
A deep commitment to transparency, equity, and service excellence in government
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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