JOB SUMMARY

HGA is seeking a Grant Manager to support government operations in Baton Rouge, LA. The Grant Manager will work under the supervision of a Senior Grant Manager to support HGA's government clients through the full grant lifecycle, from application through closeout. This role focuses on administering HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs, as well as the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), while ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and alignment with HGA's operational and client-service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying available grant opportunities and supporting grant application development for government clients
• Support administration of CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, and HMGP grant programs across all phases of the grant lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and program-specific regulations and requirements
• Utilize grant management systems such as DRGR and FEMA GO for tracking, reporting, and documentation
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders including homeowners, developers, contractors, grantees, subrecipients, federal agencies, and internal teams
• Support development and maintenance of electronic project files, tracking systems, and required reporting

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of two years of grant management experience
• Working knowledge of federal grant compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with HUD CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs
• Experience with FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
• Familiarity with DRGR, FEMA GO, or other grant management systems
• Experience supporting government or public-sector clients

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled