Director Contract Management & Compliance

Company: Communities Unlimited, Inc.
Location: Memphis
Posted on: March 18, 2026

Job Description:

The Director of Contract Management & Compliance provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of all federal, state, and philanthropic grants and contracts within the Community Infrastructure Department. This position manages a grant and contract portfolio totaling approximately $7 million and ensures organizational compliance with complex funding requirements across a diverse, 7-state portfolio of programs and projects, including multi-year awards. This role directly supervises three staff and provides indirect leadership and coordination with three Area Directors responsible for program implementation and contract deliverables. The Senior Director leads the development and implementation of standardized grant management systems, compliance protocols, reporting processes, and contract performance monitoring frameworks. The role partners closely with Area Directors, Project Managers, Finance, and Executive Leadership to ensure effective resource allocation, timely delivery of contract deliverables, and strong funder relationships. This is work from home role; however, candidates must reside in one of the follow states: AL, AR, LA, OK, MS, TN or TX. CU offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance. An Employer 401k Match, paid holiday, vacation and sick time. Education/Certification Requirements Option A: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, nonprofit management, or related field and 8 years of progressively responsible experience. Option B: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of progressively responsible experience within Communities Unlimited or a similar multi-state community development organization. Option C: High school degree or equivalent is required and 12 years of relevant experience. Preferred Certifications (at least one) Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS)Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalentMust maintain a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage. Must be authorized to work in the USA. Experience/Skills Requirements Expertise in Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and federal/state complianceExperience managing large multi-year grant portfolios across multiple statesExperience overseeing portfolios of at least $5 million in annual fundingStrong supervisory and matrix leadership experienceAbility to interpret financial statements and program budgetsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlinesProficiency with grants management systems Summary of Essential Job Duties Grant & Contract Portfolio Leadership Provide executive oversight of a $7 million federal, state, and philanthropic grant and contract portfolio across a seven-state region, utilizing performance data, financial analytics, and portfolio dashboards to guide strategic resource allocation and program prioritization.Ensure deliverables, performance metrics, and reporting timelines are achieved through systematic analysis, proactively identifying risks and performance gaps.Analyze budgets, expenditures, and funding utilization trends to maximize program impact.Serve as primary point of compliance contact for major funders and auditors.Lead resolution of compliance risks, monitoring findings, or corrective action plans. Compliance Systems & Quality Assurance Develop standardized grant management procedures and tracking tools.Establish performance monitoring frameworks and grant accountability structures.Coordinate internal compliance reviews and quality assurance processes.Partner with Finance on labor allocation and expense coding. Reporting & Performance Management Oversee preparation and quality assurance of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual funder reports, ensuring accurate inclusion and compliance of programmatic, financial, and training deliverables across all grants and contracts.Ensure data integrity across reporting systems, learning management systems, and dashboards.Provide portfolio performance summaries to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making.Support development and implementation of outcome measurement and impact frameworks aligned with strategic and funder priorities. Staff Leadership & Coordination Directly supervise three staff members.Provide indirect leadership, coordination, and performance accountability support to four Area DirectorsDevelop performance expectations and coaching plans. Funding Support Support grant proposal development, program design, and budgeting.Contribute to departmental policies and long-term funding sustainability strategies.Maintain compliance relationships with federal and state agencies, philanthropic partners, RCAP, and national networks.Participate in RCAP program manager meetings and appropriate partner network working groups (DCS, WIIN, etc.) Other Projects Special projects and other duties may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor. Tools Used in Job Proficient use of a computer, internet, smart phone (texting, email, photos, videos, social media, and calls), web-based databases for data-entry, Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required. Use of additional software for project-related activities may be required, and training will be provided. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Compensation details: 90000-95000 Yearly Salary PId090b3aca183-37156-39994787

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