The Lee County Port Authority is seeking a highly skilled Grants Manager to join the Capital Programming team where you will lead, manage, and oversee the grants program, including the grant development, application, and monitoring activities and expenditures of grant funds. A key responsibility is ensuring compliance with multiple federal and state requirements.

The anticipated annual salary for the ideal candidate is $79,245 – $95,000

Key Responsibilities

• Develop funding strategies, reports and presentations to deliver within the organization and to external stakeholders
• Serve as the liaison to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and other federal and state agencies
• Manage all contract documents for agency approvals to maintain eligibility for application of grant funds and to maximize funding potential and opportunities, while ensuring compliance with all grant terms and conditions
• Manage FDOT’s Joint Automated Capital Improvement Program (JACIP) for both airports, ensuring alignment with the Port Authority’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Conduct research and review of proposed federal, state, and local regulations to assess potential impacts to grant-funded projects
• Oversee the grant management platform, including performing updates and generating reports
• Require active involvement with aviation industry organizations, such as Florida Airports Council (FAC), American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), Airports Council International (ACI) and National Grants Management Association (NGMA)
• Travel as required

Minimum Requirements

• A valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, political science, communications, marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted
• A minimum of two years of experience in managing or administering grant programs for large capital projects, preferably in an airport setting
• Prior experience with Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.

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About Lee County Port Authority

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport that served more than a record-breaking 11 million passengers in 2024 and is one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic. Fifteen airlines serve RSW with nonstop service to 70 markets, including Canada and Germany. The economic impact of the airport is $8.3 billion annually to the Southwest Florida region and more than 60,000 jobs. Page Field (FMY), an FAA-designated reliever airport, provides services to general and business aviation and accommodated 169,000 aircraft operations in 2024. Base Operations at Page Field is an award-winning, fixed-based operator and has been recognized for its customer service and facilities. For more information, visit flylcpa.com.

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