National Director, Government Funding

Serve as principal advisor on federal and government funding compliance.

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Overview

Serve as principal advisor on federal and government funding compliance.

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree in relevant fields preferred.
  • 8 years of experience in government grants policy, compliance, or advisory roles.
  • Demonstrated fluency with Uniform Guidance, federal procurement standards, and agency-specific federal regulations.
  • Three (3) years of people leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience in public health, nonprofit management or government strongly preferred.
  • Ability to travel overnight up to 10%.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to simplify complex requirements.
  • Expert ability to interpret and operationalize federal grant and contract regulations.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience dealing with federal funding regulations? This helps understand the candidate's familiarity with compliance requirements. Discuss specific regulations you have worked with and how you ensured compliance.
How do you approach collaboration with cross-functional teams? To gauge the candidate's interpersonal skills and teamwork experience. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure project compliance in government funding? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you led a team through a significant compliance challenge. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep updated with changes in government funding regulations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with preparing organizations for audits? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of developing a training program for compliance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for risk assessment in funding applications? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 months ago - Updated 2 months ago - Source: heart.org