Manager of Grants & Funding Advocacy

Job Description:

Manager of Grants & Funding Advocacy

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Non-Rep Payband N09
Annual Salary: $151,524.00 (Minimum) - $229,559.00 (Maximum)

Reports To
Director of Funding Strategy

Current Assignment
*Initial review of applications will begin the week of September 8, 2024

Come join the BART Funding Advocacy Team and help fund the infrastructure that keeps the Bay Area moving! The Manager of Grants and Funding Advocacy plays a pivotal role in developing and leading the District's funding strategy. The is key position works within the Funding Strategy Department in the Office of Performance and Budget and is responsible for overall management and oversight of the activities and operations of the Grants and Funding Advocacy Division, including the development of grant applications and the negotiation and execution of funding agreements with federal, state, regional and local agencies for the District’s capital program.

The Manager of Grants and Funding Advocacy will focus on managing all aspects of the District’s grant development program and, in collaboration with the District’s Capital Financial Planning Division, design and deploy funding strategies for the District’s capital program, including representing the District to funding agencies and elected officials with respect to BART capital program funding priorities.

The ideal candidate will the possess the following qualifications in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications for the role:

• Material experience in applying for and securing federal, State and local transit grants, including a strong grounding in federal grant guidelines;
• Will be a strong and persuasive communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Possess a strategic and problem-solving mindset;
• Strong demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and build lasting partnerships; and
• Possess a thoughtful approach to managing a diverse team of individual contributors.

Selection Process:
Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

Examples of Duties

Assumes management responsibility for all grant development activities and assigns roles, responsibilities and activities to Grants & Funding Advocacy Division staff.

Supervises all federal, State, regional and local funding applications, funding agreements, funding requests and allocations and materials for Board presentations and complex financial plans.

Negotiates funding agreements with State, regional and local agencies; coordinates negotiations with the Office of the General Counsel, the Office of the Controller-Treasurer and project development and project delivery Executive Offices; assesses financial exposure and represents District financial interests.

Provides strategic advice and informational briefings to the Director of Funding Strategy.

Collaborates with the Capital Financial Planning Division on: (1) capital project prioritization, funding strategies and project selection for funding opportunities to advance the District’s capital priorities; (2) forecasting of capital sources for the Capital Improvement Program; and (3) the development and implementation of capital project funding plans.

Collaborates with the Director of Funding Strategy and the Capital Financial Planning Division to develop comprehensive funding strategy, reflecting the District’s priorities and a deep understanding of funding program requirements, constraints and considerations.

Collaborates with the Government & Community Relations Department on federal, State, regional and local funding advocacy.

Collaborates with the Capital Budget & Funds Management Division on grant management, reporting, extension requests, close outs and audits.

Manages and participates in the development, implementation and regular review of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the Grants & Funding Advocacy Division's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.

Serves as the liaison for the Grants & Funding Advocacy Division with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of grant development and transit funding.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :
Possession of a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience :
Five (5) years of (full-time) professional verifiable public sector grant management, financial management or related experience which must include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

• Development of funding strategy, including knowledge of transit funding landscape, District capital program priorities, and understanding of decision-maker issues.
• Operational requirements and activities of a grant development program
• Principles and practices of grant funding and allocation
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Methods and techniques of public sector program administration and financial analysis.
• Policies, procedures, rules and regulations governing federal, State, regional and local funding programs. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Public transit agency operating and capital programs administration.
• Federal and State budget appropriation process.
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Transit funding legislative and regulatory ecosystem.

Skill/Ability in :

• Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive grant development program.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
• Leading the development and administration of Division goals, objectives and procedures.
• Preparing comprehensive, clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Analyzing and developing capital project funding plans.
• Developing complex, compelling grant proposals.
• Negotiating complex grant issues and funding agreements with federal, State, regional and local funding agencies.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Assessing capital program funding risks and developing risk mitigation plans
• Researching, analyzing and evaluating new funding methods and techniques.
• Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicating coherently and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within BART and with external partners and counterparties.
• Developing, using, and reviewing Excel models.

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)

Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)

• 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65

Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$151,524.00 - $229,559.00 Annually