Grants Manager Location: New York City, NY Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking an experienced Grants Manager to lead compliance oversight and risk management for federally funded programs. This role is critical to ensuring adherence to federal regulations and maintaining strong internal controls across all grant-related activities. You will develop and implement compliance frameworks, monitor adherence to policies, and provide strategic guidance to leadership on corrective actions and risk mitigation. Key Responsibilities + Develop and implement a Compliance Oversight and Monitoring Program to ensure adherence to federal requirements. + Evaluate existing procedures and conduct spot checks to confirm compliance with established policies. + Collaborate with internal departments to identify and prioritize compliance risks, establishing a methodology for ranking by impact. + Assess high-priority risks for alignment with federal rules, regulations, and guidelines. + Prepare reports and recommendations for corrective actions and monitor implementation to ensure compliance. + Track audit requests, letters, and reviews initiated by USDOT, FTA, or FRA. + Lead the drafting of responses and provide strategic direction to leadership. + Manage the collection and submission of supporting documentation from relevant departments to meet deadlines. Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. + 7–10 years of experience leading compliance oversight programs, including prior experience as a grant recipient. + Strong knowledge of FTA compliance requirements and federal grant regulations. + Proven ability to develop and operationalize new programs in a fast-paced environment. + Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred Skills + Expertise in grants management, compliance, and contract administration. + Familiarity with USDOT, FTA, and FRA guidelines. + Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Why Join Us? + Play a key role in ensuring compliance for high-impact transportation programs. + Collaborate with a dynamic team in a mission-driven environment. + Competitive compensation and benefits package. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $128000.00 - $195000.00/yr. Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401k, STD, LTD, AD&D, Life insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Reward & Recognition program, Paid Holidays, 20 days PTO Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.