Grants & Contracts Manager

Grants & Contracts Manager

Location : 3890 Murphy Canyon Road suite 250, San Diego, CA

Schedule : Full-time, hybrid Monday-Friday with minimum 3 days onsite

Classification : Salaried, Exempt

Compensation : $75,000 to $87,000 (commensurate with experience and education)

About Lifeline Community Services

Lifeline Community Services is a premier nonprofit organization in San Diego County, dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve self-reliance and long-term stability. Our diverse service portfolio spans housing, behavioral health, youth development, and anti-human trafficking initiatives, operating across multiple locations.

Overview

Behind every transformative program at Lifeline is a backbone of rigorously managed contracts, timely grant submissions, and strategic data insights. The Grants & Contracts Manager is not only a steward of public trust but also a key architect of the infrastructure that allows Lifeline to deliver critical services with integrity and measurable impact.

This position is both strategic and operational-leading the drafting, coordination, and internal execution of contracts, subcontracts, MOUs, and grant agreements, while ensuring that Lifeline's systems and staff are equipped to meet funder expectations. Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer, the Manager interfaces regularly with Programs, Finance, Human Resources, Compliance, and the Impact Team to ensure cross-functional readiness and rigorous documentation.

This role is ideal for a contracts and grants professional who thrives in high-accountability environments, enjoys systems thinking, and is passionate about enabling mission-driven work through strong operational infrastructure and measurable performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Contract Lifecycle Management

• Serve as the organization-wide lead for tracking, drafting, executing, and archiving all contracts, MOUs, Business Associate Agreements, and consultant agreements.
• Partner with department leads to interpret funder requirements and translate them into executable terms that align with Lifeline's policies and operational capacity.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee the organization's contract tracking systems, including start / end dates, renewal timelines, required reports, and internal compliance documentation, and coordinate progress reports for program staff.
• Lead cross-departmental planning to ensure all contract deliverables-including startup packets, licensing, insurance, and subrecipient data-are submitted accurately and on time.

Grant Writing & Resource Development

Funder Relations & Compliance Coordination

Internal Controls, Training & Documentation

Organizational Leadership & Team Development

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Technical & Regulatory Competence

Communication & Project Management

Values Alignment

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Why Join Lifeline?

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Special Conditions

Accommodations and Accessibility Statement

Lifeline Community Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and other applicable laws, Lifeline will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the organization.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact as soon as possible. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, assistance with completing the application process, providing documents in an accessible format, or arranging for an accessible interview location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above), among others-recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team.

Pre-Employment Screening Notice

As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients and maintaining the integrity of our workplace, North County Lifeline conducts comprehensive background and drug screening processes for all prospective employees. This includes :

These screenings are conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and reflect our dedication to building a safe, mission-aligned work environment.

As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients and maintaining the integrity of our workplace, North County Lifeline conducts comprehensive background and drug screening processes for all prospective employees. This includes, but is not limited to :

These screenings are a vital part of our hiring process and must be successfully completed for employment eligibility. North County Lifeline is dedicated to fair and responsible hiring practices and ensures that all screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, respecting the privacy and rights of all candidates. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this process, aimed at creating a safe and productive work environment for everyone.