Title: Grant Programs Manager

Application Deadline Date: 09/24/2025

Req ID: 53349

Department: Labor

Location:

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $30.92

Maximum Salary: $48.48

Overview

The Business Office at the Vermont Department of Labor is hiring for its Grant Programs Manager position, are you the one we're looking for?

If you have experience with and a passion for building administrative processes this position might be for you. If you like ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, this position might be perfect for you! If you have a team attitude that wants to thrive while bringing out the best in others through organization (rules) and documentation then you ARE the one we've been looking for.

At the Vermont Department of Labor, the Grants Program Manager is responsible for:
• Monitoring sub-recipients compliance with state and federal requirements (grants, contracts, MOU's, etc.)
• Building and overseeing the administrative infrastructure for our granting (sub-awards) and contracting processes
• Assist with developing internal policies and procedures to keep us all in-bounds
• Helping to ensure internal controls are in place
• Ensuring our recordkeeping for grants and contracts is accessible, organized and meets state and federal standards
• Assisting with grant applications and awards, procurement, and contract/MOU development
• Other Business Office activities as needed

If all of those things are in your wheelhouse, we invite you to apply for the VDOL Grant Programs Manager position. Come talk about these and other exciting and critical infrastructure ideas that we have for the growth of this existing position.

Who May Apply

This position, Grant Programs Manager (Job Requisition #53349), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact beth.meyer-ehrich@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed primarily in an office setting and in a variety of field situations including large group meetings. Some private means of transportation should be available since occasional travel outside of the worksite will be required. Meetings with various advisory committees, public interest groups, municipal officials and program staff as well as basic position functions may entail significant evening hours. Urgent deadlines can be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with coursework in financial management, grants administration, program evaluation or closely related field AND three (3) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.

OR

Master's degree or higher in business or public administration AND two (2) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.

OR

Five (5) year or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.