Government Contracts & Grants Manager

The Opportunity

This role serves as the primary point of contact for all government related activities and ensures all contractual, financial, reporting, and regulatory obligations are met. The position also supports strategic growth through proactive funding research, proposal development, and partnership coordination. Only candidates with Federal Contracts experience will be considered; grants is a small portion of this role. Veterans are strongly preferred.

Government Contract Management

• Manage and administer government contracts at the federal, state, and municipal levels, serving as the primary liaison with contracting officers, grant administrators, and agency representatives.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain, update, and negotiate customer and supplier terms and conditions, including incorporation and administration of applicable prime contract flow-down requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled accurately and on schedule.

Grants & Funding Development

• Identify and pursue government grant opportunities, including monitoring funding announcements across federal, state, and local agencies.
• Provide guidance related to Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants to internal Key Account Management (KAM) teams and external customers, including guidance on eligibility, funding processes, Buy American Act requirements, and other compliance requirements.
• Build stakeholder relationships and track grant status, awards, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance and success.

Strategic Planning & Presentation

• Assist leadership with government relations and funding strategy initiatives.
• Prepare presentations, summaries, and reports related to funding activities and contract performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Experience with SAM.gov, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), Grants.gov, and state procurement portals.
• Demonstrated success managing government contracts, grants, and/or public funding programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal contracting and grant processes.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract/grant management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• US Armed Forces Veteran.
• Experience preparing grant proposals and managing compliance reporting.
• Experience with Federal cyber security requirements (NIST and/or CMMC).

Who We Are

Global Ground Support is a leading innovator in aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE). From deicing trucks to catering service vehicles, our equipment plays a vital role in every flight’s journey. Based in Olathe, KS and part of the Air T (NASDAQ) family of companies, we have been an industry leader for more than 28 years.

Experience a workplace where collaboration is at the core of our culture. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, along with a strong track record of promoting talent from within. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, wellness programs, a robust 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, performance bonuses, and more.