We're hiring a Government Program Compliance Manager! The Government Program Compliance Manager will have responsibilities that span the full grant/subsidy lifecycle, which include programmatic and fiscal responsibilities. The Government Program Compliance Manager will be relied on to provide feedback and reporting on the execution of grants/subsidy to senior leadership and to develop and execute the strategies required to meet all federal/state/local agency expectations related to grant and subsidy programs. This includes reporting, monitoring and auditing requests. This position will proactively research, identify, apply for and report on all grant/subsidy opportunities that meet Bright Horizons expectations and state/local agency requirements. Additionally, this role will administratively manage Bright Horizons internal systems and controls established for grant management and subsidy management, and will foster and maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with operations leaders, client relations and client services partners, state agencies, local agencies, and other internal support teams such as payroll and accounting. Location: Remote What you will be doing in this role: + **Grant/subsidy Administration and Research** + Identify and vet federal, state, and local grant and subsidy opportunities; summarize findings; present recommendations to project leaders; develop and execute strategy and provide follow-up and support to the field and internal partners following BH and state/local requirements + Maintain BH internal system of record – W-Desk/Workiva – for managing award applications, notifications, grants and reporting. + Serve as primary monitor of shared inbox for all grant/subsidy related communication. + Collaborate on the preparation of internal reporting and provide guidance to operations leaders to complete internal reporting to Client Relations, Executive Leadership, FP&A. + Conduct proactive grant/subsidy research and present findings and recommended strategy. + Responsible for the implementation and oversight of full grant/subsidy lifecycle management: + **Pre-Award:** + Proactively research and identify funding opportunities. + Prepare and submit applications for funding. + **Award:** + Review spending requirements and spending deadlines + Meet with Stimulus/Government Relations team members to recommend/establish and confirm a spending strategy. + Ensure data collection is in place to adequately respond to reporting requirements. + **Post Award:** + Prepare and submit timely reports to funding agency. + Request and review supporting documentation. + Reconcile expenditures. + Implement spending plan as needed. + Review data collection for performance measurement metrics + Analyze data for accuracy ahead of reporting. + **Communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders including:** + Legal: prepare grant summaries for legal to review. + Client Relations: ensure grants are approved for pursuit by client-owned, or related centers. + State agencies: ensure compliance with grant requirements, track payments, general questions. + Local Centers and Operations Leaders: ensure timely disbursement of funds. + Industry Group: Early Childhood Education Consortium + State and Local Early Learning Coalitions + **Other responsibilities:** + Provide communication/ support to meetings regarding strategy decisions as needed. + Work collaboratively with all team members. What we hope you will bring to this role: + Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Business administration or a related field - Required + 5 years of Experience with management of grants and/or subsidy programs - Required + 3 years of Experience in child care industry, project management, and working closely with and influencing senior leadership - Preferred. + 3 years Minimum additional years of experience would be considered in lieu of the applicable degree. **Additional Job Requirements** + Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel. + Strong communication and executive presence required. The salary range for this position is: $85,000 - $95,000. The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. **Life at Bright Horizons:** Our home office employees support all facets of our business — and no matter which department you join, you’ll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families. Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us. HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866 Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and EEO – Spanish (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf) along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) . Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.