Government Grant Manager – Compliance, Reimbursements & Reporting

Grant Compliance & Administration Manager (Government & Nonprofit Grants) Evolve Foundation is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that helps justice-impacted individuals access careers in the renewable energy industry through workforce development, job placement, and wraparound support services. We are seeking an experienced Grant Compliance & Administration Manager to oversee awarded grants, manage compliance requirements, coordinate reimbursement requests, monitor budgets, and ensure timely reporting across our grant portfolio. This role is focused on grant management and administration, not grant writing.

Responsibilities

Manage awarded grants from implementation through closeout Track grant budgets, expenditures, deliverables, and performance metrics Prepare and submit reimbursement requests and supporting documentation Monitor compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements Develop and maintain grant tracking systems and compliance calendars Coordinate with accounting, bookkeeping, and program staff Prepare quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports Maintain organized grant files and audit-ready documentation Review grant agreements and identify compliance risks Support monitoring visits, audits, and funder inquiries Required Experience 3+ years of nonprofit or government grant management experience Experience administering reimbursement-based grants Strong understanding of grant compliance and financial reporting Experience working with government grants, workforce development programs, or similar funding sources Strong Excel and budget management skills Excellent organizational and communication abilities Preferred Experience Illinois state grants DCEO grants Workforce development programs Federal grant administration Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) What Success Looks Like Within the first 60–90 days, the selected contractor will: Review all active grant agreements Create a grant compliance and reporting calendar Establish budget and expenditure tracking systems Organize supporting documentation for reimbursements Develop grant reporting templates Provide leadership with regular grant status updates To Apply Please include: A brief summary of your grant management experience. Examples of government or nonprofit grants you have administered. Your experience with reimbursement-based grants. Your hourly rate. Your weekly availability. Any experience with Illinois state grants or DCEO-funded programs. We are looking for a long-term partner who can help build strong grant management systems as our organization continues to grow.