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Grants Administrator

Also known as: Grants Manager, Grant Program Manager, Federal Grants Officer, Grants Compliance Officer

AI Impact Score

42/100

Grants administration involves navigating complex regulatory frameworks, conducting oversight reviews, and making compliance judgments that require deep expertise and accountability. While AI can assist with document review and reporting preparation, the compliance responsibility in federal grants cannot be delegated to an algorithm.

$48k – $90k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

75,000

Total Jobs (US)

+8%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Standard grant progress report compilationRoutine eligibility documentation reviewBudget modification calculation and form preparationBasic compliance checklist completion

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-assisted grant application review for completeness and eligibilityAutomated monitoring of grantee reporting deadlinesPattern detection in financial expenditure data for risk scoringNatural language search across grant regulations and guidance

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Federal compliance oversight and site visitsSubrecipient monitoring and corrective actionAudit response and finding remediationComplex budget modification and cost allocation decisionsDispute resolution between grantors and grantees

Current Skills

Federal Grants Regulations (2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance)Grant Application Processing and Award SetupSubrecipient Monitoring and Risk AssessmentFinancial Reporting and Drawdown ProceduresSingle Audit Requirements (2 CFR 200 Subpart F)

Future-Proof Skills

Grants Management System Technology (eCivis, Fluxx, SmartSimple)Data Analytics for Program Performance MonitoringAI-Assisted Compliance Review ToolsFederal Reporting Systems (FFATA, USASpending.gov)