Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.
If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you.
When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.
At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:
·A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
·Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
·Competitive pay and performance incentives
·A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment
A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Community Partnerships and Investments (CPI) Grants Compliance Senior Specialist provides subject matter expertise in grant compliance, return on investment, and in maintaining standards of performance. The Grants Compliance Senior Specialist enhances the impact evaluation-strategy and process and framework of the philanthropy portfolio to ensure that the most responsible investments and outcomes are reached to further the WWP mission. This grant auditor role is charged with managing back-end grants administration operations and will have global awareness of the grants awarded across Wounded Warrior Project programs to ensure good stewardship of funds, adherence to grantmaking workflow processes and procedures, program alignment, and accountability among WWP partners.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide subject matter expertise in grant compliance to assist in holding grantees and partners accountable to high return-on-investment (ROI) standards in program outcomes, outputs/deliverables, and other key metrics.
- Review all partner contracts and serve as the internal expert on grant compliance.
- Design and execute monitoring processes, including conducting file audits, assessments, documenting results, and analyzing data trends.
- Manage administration of the grant cycle from application to closing, coordinating efforts across vetting teams (Finance, Legal, and Communications) and program teams to ensure that grant requirements are met.
- Manage grantee contract requirements and performance.
- Collaborate with WWP Legal team to design grant agreements, amendments, and other requirements to ensure all proper documentation is collected throughout the grant term.
- Work with Program staff to develop and implement processes to ensure grant compliance.
- Collaborate with WWP Finance and Accounting team to assess the financial health of potential grantees and partners and collect necessary documentation for the vetting teams.
- Review and evaluate grantee reports to perform grant due‐diligence procedures and identify potential concerns, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead the implementation of and ensure adherence to internal grantmaking workflow processes and procedures.
- Co-author intent-of-funding documents that outline return on investment outcomes and expectations.
- Provide investment recommendations to senior leadership.
- Maintain grant records; monitor and report on grant strategy budgets, and ensure compliance with WWP’s investment strategy.
- Track proper investment administration, including outcome-based metrics, and prepare reports to leadership.
- Generate database and budget reports on a regular basis for leadership. Ensure that the grants management database is accurate and meets legal, finance, and audit requirements.
- Assist CPI team’s technical effort to gather, analyze, and interpret complex data.
- Support the application of capital and corporate philanthropy strategies and tools. Assist the CPI team to source, structure, underwrite, and negotiate social investments.
- Work closely with Metrics and Programs teammates to support organizational priorities related to impact and outcome measurement, i.e., key performance indicators (KPIs) for WWP’s philanthropy arm of grantees. Collaborate with the Metrics team and other stakeholders to follow and incorporate best practices in grant compliance and governance.
- Review, analyze, and evaluate proposals through social and mission due diligence.
- Manage administration of grant management software, DocuPhase, and DocuSign, and related technology enhancements.
- Track, analyze, and report on emerging and vanguard efforts, trends, and opportunities in the corporate philanthropy and corporate responsibility sectors. Apply lessons learned to help achieve maximum impact and presence as the premier charitable investment leader in the wounded warrior community.
- Maintain regular, high-touch communication with WWP leadership, vetting teams and WWP teammates relating to grant compliance and further advancement of CPI’s mission, strategy, and goals.
- Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Demonstrated commitment to community service and philanthropy and understanding of successful grant acquisitions supporting non-profit organizations.
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to monitor, compile, and analyze data to guide decision-making and capitalize on investment opportunities.
- Demonstrated understanding of program and project management, e.g., assessing outcomes and impact. Demonstrated ability to manage programs and projects from strategy through execution.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation skills. Confident communicator, with demonstrated ability to present information effectively to large audiences, small groups, and individuals, to facilitate group discussion, and serve as a representative of the organization.
- Excellent research, data management, and statistical analysis skills.
- Strong technical writing skills with a proven ability to connect the dots. Demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skillset.
- Demonstrated ability to create data visualizations to communicate programmatic and organizational impact.
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems, analyze information, evaluate results, and solve issues using the most effective solutions.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated understanding of relationship management and partnering. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and build effective working relationships. Demonstrated emotional intelligence. Ability to respond to sensitive matters with diplomacy and empathy.
- Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, be decisive, influence others, and influence change.
- Demonstrated understanding of Wounded Warrior Project and its mission, values, programs, and services, and the impact of these programs and services on wounded warriors and their families.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of customer relationship management (CRM) systems and Microsoft Office programs, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- High energy level. Self- starter; willing to take initiative.
- Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
- Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.
EXPERIENCE
Requirements
- Six years of experience grant-making, strategy consulting, impact investing, financing, program metrics, and philanthropic capital or grants.
- Four years of experience in program metrics.
- Three years of experience in nonprofit business operations and contract funding mechanisms.
Preferences
- Seven years of experience in business management, grant-making, strategy consulting, impact investing, finance management, program metrics, philanthropic capital, or grants.
- Three years of military experience or working with military or veteran service organizations.
- Three years of experience working with a non-profit organization.
EDUCATION
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, business administration, public administration, information technology, data science, economics, finance, accounting, or relevant field. Equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of degree.
Preferences
- Master’s degree in nonprofit management, business, accounting, economics, finance, data analytics, or other relevant field of study.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
Requirements
- Valid state-issued driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within 1 year of hire.
Preferences
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- General office environment; temperature controlled.
- Up to 30% travel.
We recognize the success of our mission depends on the efforts of our passionate, hard-working teammates. To help teammates remain focused on the warriors and families we serve, WWP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; Medical/Prescription drug, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. WWP also offers a 401(k)-retirement plan, a competitive PTO package, Sick Leave, Family Care Leave, Paid Holidays, Birthday Holiday, Education Assistance, Teammate Wellness Program, and Bereavement Leave.
For Colorado Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $79,027 - $98,784 annual base salary, subject to a candidate’s combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.
For Chicago, Illinois, San Diego, California, and Washington State Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $86,553 - $108,192 annual base salary, subject to a candidate’s combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.
For Washington, D.C. Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $90,316 - $112,896 annual base salary, subject to a candidate’s combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.
For New York Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $94,080 - $117,600 annual base salary, subject to a candidate’s combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.
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