Senior Government Funding Program Administrator - Must Reside in Montgomery County, MD

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

The Government Funding team works to secure funding to ensure that all children have the opportunity to access high-quality education and develop a great foundation for a lifetime of learning. By creating premier services and influencing the industry through advocacy, we work to improve the family experience and increase accessibility to our centers. The Sr. Government Funding Program Administrator is responsible for program grant administration and grant-related field coordination. This role serves as the point of contact for program grants throughout the year to ensure funder requirements are met, spending is on target, and troubleshooting of any grant issues that arise in the centers. The Government Programs Administrator provides clear communication of regulations, requirements, and objectives across all departments for successful program grant implementation. This person will work cross-functionally with many teams across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Align to company and government funding strategy, goals, and objectives
• Proactively plan and implement assignments to support the life cycle of assigned grants
• Prepare financial or budget plans and allocation along with the finance department in accordance with each grant requirement
• Supervise budgets and financial reporting to ensure spending of grant funds is on target
• Maintain grant tracking, reporting documents, and databases for assigned grants
• Provide support to Grant Manager with completing and submitting Grant RFPs or contracts
• Create center or contract-specific tools and resources to support grant compliances, as needed
• Facilitate new program/project set-up to ensure grant requirements are met
• Facilitate and/or participate in meetings and trainings to field operations, team, peers, and government agencies on government funding processes
• Assist with grant reporting requirements
• Build effective relationships with internal and external partners, including field operations and government agencies
• Ensure all government funding program personnel requirements are met
• Demonstrate a strong command over written and verbal communication
• Address called out grant concerns as the first point of contact

Qualifications

• Effective relationship building
• Strong MS Office experience
• Skilled in customer service and professionalism
• Conflict resolution and collaboration skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to foster open dialogue
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to drive and adapt to change
• Ability to travel between alternate center and office locations (50% )
• Overnight travel is occasionally required

• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• … and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.