William Ball
@williamball
Senior grants and program management leader for billion-dollar federal portfolios.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Grants & Program Management leader with 16+ years overseeing large-scale federal programs and high-value portfolios. My focus is turning complex federal requirements into clear processes that teams can execute reliably.
In my current role, I manage 90 awards totaling $1.2B for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. I train staff on construction award requirements and compliance, review applications prior to Grants Officer approval, and coordinate closely with NTIA Legal to keep milestones on track.
Previously, I led grants management work for NOAA, including awarding $62.9M under the FY2019 Hurricane Supplemental. I conducted risk reviews, cost analyses, and compliance checks, supported recipients and program officers with technical assistance, and helped onboard new staff by training them and contributing to NOFA/RFA posting.
Earlier, I administered the $3.1B ARRA Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, handling pre-award, post-award, closeout, and audit functions. I performed due diligence using SAM.gov, FAPIIS, and D&B, and I later served as a Project Director, leading an 8-member team while managing awards through NOAA’s Grants Online system—an approach that strengthened compliance, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency across regional and national offices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Grants Management Specialist
Veterans Management Services, Inc.
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Managed 90 awards totaling $1.2B for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, ensuring timely milestone completion and compliance readiness. Trained staff on construction award requirements and reviewed applications prior to Grants Officer approval while coordinating weekly program meetings with NTIA Legal.
Grants Management Specialist
NOAA Grants Management Division
Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)
Administered $62.9M under the FY2019 Hurricane Supplemental by performing risk reviews, cost analyses, and compliance checks. Provided technical assistance to recipients and program officers, and supported NOFA/RFA posting while training new staff.
Grants Management Team Lead
NOAA / BTOP (ARRA)
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)
Led pre-award, post-award, closeout, and audit functions for the $3.1B ARRA Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. Conducted due diligence using SAM.gov, FAPIIS, and D&B, and served as an SME for agency meetings and site visits.
BTOP Program Manager
BTOP IM Solutions, LLC
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
Oversaw awarding and compliance for the $3.1B BTOP program, managing 17 funded actions ($52.79M) and 83 unfunded actions. Reviewed budget revisions, personnel changes, and program modifications to ensure ARRA reporting compliance.
Project Director
Suh’Dutsing Technologies
Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 (3 years)
Served as Project Director, supervising an 8-member team and managing awards through NOAA’s Grants Online system. Applied federal cost principles, mitigated program risk, and coordinated grant administration across regional and national offices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Virginia Union University
Master of Divinity, Theology
Earned a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) with a focus in Theology from Virginia Union University.
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.
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