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About the Role

The Grants Manager reports to the Self-Governance/Grants Director and is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the full lifecycle of grant activities, supporting Tribal programs by securing funding, ensuring compliance, and maintaining organized documentation. The Grant Manager will lead in a team approach to determine and identify the proper source of funding that will enable the Mohegan Tribe to meet its goals and objectives. The Grants Manager will work collaboratively with the Office of Self-Governance/Grants, Tribal Programs, Tribal Leadership, Tribal Membership, granting entities, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the full lifecycle of grant activities.
Support Tribal programs by securing funding.
Ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Maintain organized grant documentation.
Lead efforts to identify appropriate funding sources to meet tribal goals.
Collaborate with various stakeholders including Tribal Programs, Tribal Leadership, granting entities, and others.

Requirements

Ability to learn and follow Mohegan Tribe policies and procedures.
Understand and interpret pertinent policies and procedures accurately.
Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local structures.
Understand different granting agencies/funding sources and applicable laws, regulations, and guidance.
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis methods.
Ability to learn the Mohegan Community and the Tribe's role in meeting its needs.
Demonstrate experience working under pressure and outside normal business hours to meet deadlines.
Demonstrate experience working independently and as a team player/leader under tight deadlines.
Demonstrate experience exercising independent judgment.
Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and strong attention to detail.
Demonstrate experience interacting and maintaining good working relationships with diverse individuals.
Demonstrate experience interpreting applicable Tribal, federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
Demonstrate experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex information.
Must be willing to travel periodically.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional education and training.

Skills

Excellent organization skills
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent oral communication skills
Advanced MS Office skills
Advanced grant management software skills

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Seven (7) years of successful professional experience in grant management pertaining to federal grant awards and administration for Tribal Nations, Tribal Organizations, other government agencies, and/or non-profits.
Five (5) years of successful professional experience in supervising employees.
Proven track record in successfully managing multiple federal grants.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, communications, economics, Political Science, Indian Studies, Paralegal or Legal, or closely related field.

About the Company

The Mohegan Tribal Government is committed to Native American Preference.

Equal Opportunity

The Mohegan Tribal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.