Director, Subawards

About Climate United

Climate United will use funding from the EPA under the Inflation Reduction Act to rapidly deploy low- and zero-emission products, technologies, and services to all American communities in order to (1) reduce GHG emissions and other forms of air pollutants; (2) bring direct benefits to American communities in the form of energy security, energy savings, cleaner air, and quality jobs; and (3) transform the capital markets so they can drive an equitable clean energy transition at scale. Visit Climate United (weareclimateunited.org) for more information. Climate United will focus its investments in Distributed Power Generation and Storage, Building Decarbonization and Electric Transportation. Calvert Impact, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (“Calvert Impact”), is sole member of Climate United. The successful candidate will be employed by Calvert Impact or one of its subsidiaries.

Job Description:

Climate United Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (“Climate United”), is seeking a full-time Senior Director of Subawards to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive subaward management and oversight program under federal funding. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the Senior Director of Subawards will play a pivotal role in ensuring subawards adhere to programmatic requirements and statutory obligations, thereby safeguarding the integrity of our grant-funded project.

Key Responsibilities:

· Responsibility for the development and execution of Climate United’s subaward framework, including operationalization of subaward procedures, subaward oversight, and supervision and mentoring of staff responsible for subawards.
· Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, risk management, and legal, to integrate compliance measures into subaward management.
· Lead and mentor a team of subaward and compliance professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure effective subaward management and oversight.
· Responsible for ensuring subaward files are maintained, procedures, templates, and resources are up to date, subaward monitoring and audits are conducted, and training and capacity building is provided when needed.
· Conduct regular reviews and assessments of subaward controls, identifying areas for enhancement and improvement.
· Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance with 2 CFR 200 and other federal requirements and stay abreast of changes in federal regulations and grant requirements, proactively adapting compliance strategies as needed.
· Cultivate a culture of compliance and ethics within the organization, promoting awareness and understanding of compliance obligations among staff members and subrecipients.
· Be proactive in developing solutions for a dynamic working environment
· Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

· 10 years of experience in subaward management under federal funding in a nonprofit or government setting.
· Thorough understanding of relevant federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 and OMB circulars, governing grant-funded programs, preferably EPA funding.
· Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing compliance or subaward programs in complex organizational environments.
· Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
· Strategic thinker with the ability to align compliance initiatives with organizational objectives and mission.
· Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced certification or degree preferred.
· Passionate about the mission and work of Climate United, Calvert Impact, and committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
· Willingness to travel up to 15%, primarily within the US, and ability to work from the Washington, DC area or be willing to come into the office quarterly for team collaboration.