CAPITAL BUDGET & GRANTS MANAGER

Vre - Reston, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Reston, VA

Real Estate

About the position

VRE is excited to announce an opportunity for a Capital Budget & Grants Manager who will play a pivotal role in developing and managing our capital budget and grants. This position is designed for an innovative, experienced, and highly motivated financial manager who will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Six-Year Capital Improvement Program. The Capital Budget and Grants Manager will work closely with project development and implementation staff throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that all financial aspects are managed effectively and efficiently. In addition to overseeing the capital budget, the manager will also be tasked with developing, optimizing, and directing pre- and post-award grant management activities. This includes identifying and pursuing grant opportunities, coordinating with local, state, and federal funding partners, and providing oversight and guidance to grants accounting staff. The role requires a strong focus on collaboration and engagement, as VRE prides itself on being an inclusive and family-oriented workplace that emphasizes teamwork, safety, and results-driven approaches. Candidates for this position should possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a related field, along with experience managing capital budgets through the full project lifecycle. Additionally, experience in developing and administering grants, planning and prioritizing work, and managing staff is essential. Proficiency in utilizing technology, financial management systems, and other automated tools is also required. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and experience in a public sector, transportation, or rail setting, particularly with USDOT/Federal Transit Administration grant programs and project compliance. VRE offers a competitive salary, a robust benefits package, a hybrid work environment, and commuter benefits, including free travel on VRE.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Six-Year Capital Improvement Program.
• Coordinate with project development and implementation staff throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal funding partners.
• Provide oversight and guidance to grants accounting staff.
• Manage pre- and post-award grant management activities.
• Prepare reports and analyses related to capital budgets and grants.
• Make effective presentations regarding budget and grant management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field.
• Experience managing capital budgets through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience developing and administering grants.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work and manage staff effectively.
• Proficiency in utilizing technology and financial management systems.
• Experience managing complex business processes.
• Strong report preparation and analytical skills.
• Effective presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in a public sector, transportation, or rail setting.
• Experience administering USDOT/Federal Transit Administration grant programs.
• Experience with project compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits package
• Hybrid work environment
• Commuter benefits including free travel on VRE