Government Contracts & Grants Manager in Olathe, Kansas at Global Ground Support

The Opportunity

This role serves as the primary point of contact for all government related activities and ensures all contractual, financial, reporting, and regulatory obligations are met. The position also supports strategic growth through proactive funding research, proposal development, and partnership coordination.

Government Contract Management

• Manage and administer government contracts at the federal, state, and municipal levels.
• Serve as the primary liaison with contracting officers, grant administrators, and agency representatives.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled accurately and on schedule.

Grants & Funding Development

• Identify and pursue government grant opportunities, including monitoring funding announcements across federal, state, and local agencies.
• Lead proposal development and submissions, including coordinating narratives, budgets, and required documentation.
• Build stakeholder relationships and track grant status, awards, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance and success.

Strategic Planning & Presentation

• Assist leadership with government relations and funding strategy initiatives.
• Prepare presentations, summaries, and reports related to funding activities and contract performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Familiarity with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and state procurement portals.
• Demonstrated success managing government contracts, grants, and/or public funding programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal contracting and grant processes.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract/grant management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• US Armed Forces Veteran.
• Experience preparing grant proposals and managing compliance reporting.

Who We Are

Global Ground Support is a leading innovator in aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE). From deicing trucks to catering service vehicles, our equipment plays a vital role in every flight’s journey. Based in Olathe, KS and part of the Air T (NASDAQ) family of companies, we have been an industry leader for more than 28 years.

Experience a workplace where collaboration is at the core of our culture. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, along with a strong track record of promoting talent from within. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, wellness programs, a robust 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, performance bonuses, and more.