Senior Manager - Grant Platform

Lexipol LLCFrisco, TX

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Job Description

Senior Manager – Grant Platform At Lexipol, our mission is to create safer communities and empower the individuals on the front lines with market-leading content and technology. Our top-notch team works closely with law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and local government professionals to tailor our solutions to better address today’s challenges and keep first responders coming home safely at the end of each shift. #LI-RemoteWorking at Lexipol means making a difference – day in and day out.The WorkLexipol’s Grant Team provides customized solutions enabling applicants to tap into federal, state, and private grants. More than $600 billion in nationwide grants is available to public safety agencies and local government each year. Few organizations have grants experts on staff, or the time to research opportunities and develop grant applications. We offer three unique grant solutions: GrantFinder, our grant search tool GrantWriter, a retained service program for applicants in need of support for multiple projects and programs on an annual basis GrantManager, a complete end to end retainedprogram for applicants throughout the entire grant lifecycle The Senior Manager-Grant Platform plays a key role on the Grant Leadership Team. The overall goal is to lead the PlatformTeam in content, thought leadership and product updates required for our grant solutions, GrantFinder, GrantWriter and GrantManager. This position will be responsible for ensuring the success of and leading a team of direct reports and independent expert consultants. This position reports to the VP, Head of Grants. The primary objective is to ensure the content and overall product integrity of our grant search tool and related offerings. This includes the accuracy of research and the short turnaround time necessary when updating grant openings. This position leads the way in tracking new grants legislation and communicating upcoming grant openings to the Grants Team. It also includes product improvements as GrantFinder serves as the cornerstone of all grant products company-wide. Our GrantFinder tool is the main source of information on grants for Lexipol, the Grants Team, and most importantly, our customers. This position works with various GrantFinder customers from corporate sponsors and municipal leagues to individual subscribers. This position will track and update federal, state, local and foundation grant programs.

The Grant Platform team has become a cornerstone of Lexipol’s Grants Division, serving as the foundation for GrantFinder, sponsored programs, and customer-facing solutions.
To support organizational growth, enhance product innovation, and strengthen external partnerships, elevated leadership is required.
This leader will be able to demonstrate consistent success in leading the platform team, managing external researchers, and delivering performance metrics.

This is done through working in these areas of focus: Content Leadership (40%)

Oversee integrity, timeliness, and accuracy of all grant listings and research.
Track legislative changes and proactively communicate new funding opportunities to customers and internal teams.

Budget & Team Management (30%)

Directly supervise the Analyst – Grant Platform, ensuring professional growth and performance excellence.
Manage annual budget for external grant researchers and contractors.
Establish KPIs for cost efficiency, content quality, and platform adoption.

Marketing & Thought Leadership (20%)

Collaborate with Sales to drive platform adoption and client growth through various marketing initiatives.
Represent Lexipol’s Grant Platform externally through thought leadership, enhancing visibility with industry, partners and municipal associations.

Product Liaison (10%)

Partner with Product team to deliver enhancements and improve user experience.

Target Outcomes/ Success Metrics (First 12 Months)

Achieve 90%+ content integrity across all grant listings.
Maintain budget performance within 10% of established targets.
Deliver a comprehensive Grant Platform Roadmap within 90 days.
Increase customer adoption, ongoing utilization, & retention of the GrantFinder platform.
Strengthen thought leadership and industry presence as a recognized grant expert.

Future outcomes: make suggestions on AI tools, product recommendations, process improvements, etc.Organizational Impact

Elevating this role ensures Lexipol continues to scale nationally as the leader in public safety and local government grant resources.
Provides stronger cross-functional alignment across Product, Marketing, Content and Grants.
Enhances Lexipol’s reputation with customers, funders, and strategic partners.

Requirements:  To be considered for this role, you will have this experience:

2-5 years or more experience working with Grants.
2-5 years working in a professional local government or nonprofit setting

2 or more years supervisory or people management experience

Experience working with grants or content in a local government or nonprofit setting

Federal, state and private sector – grant research experience

Professional experience utilizing grants sites, including grants.gov, & Foundation Directory Online

Technical aptitude: AI tools – ChatGPT or other

Cross-functional collaboration with product management, sales, & marketing within Lexipol Media Group

Preferred Experience:

Experience working for federal grant funding entities such as DHS, FEMA, DOJ, HUD, DOE, ED, DOT, EPA, etc.
Client-facing and Customer Success experience

Familiarity with local government grant administration best practices

Experience working with various CRM databases

Employee Value Proposition

Onboarding process that successfully trains you on GrantFinder, our grant search tool, grant writing processes, and our project management system.
The goal of this team is to support public servants through the successful guidance and submission of grant applications to achieve funding for their organization.
The organization is growing, committed to staff growth, product improvement and looking to scale the impact of our work nationally.
Mentoring by VP, Grant Services
Career pathing opportunities

The Environment

Report to the VP, Grant Services who has 18+ years’ experience with Grants and who started the Grant Division at Lexipol

Fun, engaging and talented teammates who are passionate about social good and contributing to communities.

Working closely with public service leaders and helping them to identify grant programs to increase funding in their community and address their most pressing needs.

Working closely with fortune 500 Companies Marketing and sales organizations who have limited to no understanding of funding for state and local organizations.

Multiple stakeholders and team members in immediate and ancillary teams

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Duties listed are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive; other duties may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.Compensation and BenefitsLexipol offers a competitive base salary, monthly, quarterly, or annual incentive and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with Company match and a flexible paid time off plan.About LexipolLexipol is the leader in advancing total readiness for public safety agencies, helping leaders reduce risk, ease administrative burdens, and strengthen community trust. Trusted by more than 12,000 agencies nationwide, Lexipol delivers a unified platform that integrates policy, training, wellness, and reporting to simplify operations and support data-informed decisions. By equipping leaders and teams with the tools, insights, and support they need, Lexipol makes readiness possible—today and for whatever comes next. Learn more at www.lexipol.com.Lexipol Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)Lexipol, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other non-job-related characteristic. Lexipol complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training. #LI-RC1

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