Benefits Programs Leader with 22 Years Experience

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Delia Fitzpatrick

San Francisco, CA

Executive Summary

Strategic Compliance, Contracts, and Benefits Manager with 20+ years’ experience Summary

Detail-oriented Contracts & Grants Administrator with 20+ years of experience in federal and non-federal award management, compliance oversight, and financial reporting. Skilled in navigating Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), FAR, NIH, NSF, and DOD requirements. Proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of sponsored projects—from RFP proposal writing, submission, and subaward issuance to post-award reporting, audits, and closeout. Adept at building strong cross-functional partnerships with investigators, finance, and legal teams while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely deliverables.

Technical Skills

● Rippling HRIS/Ease

● ADP

● Salesforce

● ServiceNow

● Google Suite/Microsoft Suite

● Excel (Advanced: Pivot Tables,

Dashboard

● Smartsheet

● Asana/Workday

● Google Workspace

● Procurement Systems

● Contract Management Tools

● Inventory

● Production Planning Software

Core Competencies

● Federal & Non-Federal Proposal

Submission (NIH, NSF, DOD,

Foundations)

● Pre- & Post-Award Administration

● Contract & Subaward

Review/Negotiation

● Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

(Uniform Guidance, FAR, HIPAA,

ERISA, ACA)

● Financial Analysis, Invoicing &

Reporting

● Audit Preparation & Sponsor

Communication

● Stakeholder Liaison (PIs, Sponsors,

Legal, Accounting)

● Grants Tracking Systems &

Documentation

Professional Experience

The Good Rural (Full-Time), San Francisco, CA Jan 2022 – Jul 2025 The Good Rural (Part-Time), San Francisco, CA Sept 2019 – Dec 2021 Sr. Grants Manager/Administrator

● Crafted the grant responses for the 5 grants that started the nonprofit.

● Managed $4M+ in contracts and grants, including city-funded programs requiring strict compliance with federal and state regulations.

● Oversaw the entire grant lifecycle: proposal review, subaward negotiation, contract modifications, and compliance reporting.

● Partnered with auditors and tax advisors to maintain alignment with sponsor and IRS regulations.

● Produced detailed program and financial reports for funders, ensuring timely submissions and adherence to award terms.

● Trained program staff on compliance requirements, recordkeeping, and risk management. 1

Professional Experience - Delia Fitzpatrick

Lakeview OMI Community Collaborative (Part-Time), San Francisco, Jul 2015 – Jun 2025 Chair & Grants Administrator

● Administered community grant fund supporting 135+ projects; ensured proper proposal submission, compliance review, and financial monitoring.

● Coordinated with external partners and funders on subcontracts, amendments, and reporting obligations.

● Developed policies and systems for tracking budgets, deliverables, and compliance documentation.

● Served as primary liaison to funders and auditors during reviews, providing justifications, clarifications, and financial data.

Johnson & Dugan Insurance Services (Full-Time), San Mateo, CA Dec 1999 – Jan 2022 Senior Benefits & Compliance Manager

● Oversaw contracts and compliance across 120+ client organizations (5,000+ employees), including federally regulated benefit programs.

● Interpreted contract terms, ensured compliance with IRS, DOL, HIPAA, ERISA, and ACA requirements.

● Managed proposal submissions, renewals, and amendments for multi-year agreements.

● Produced detailed financial and compliance reports; liaised with auditors to resolve findings and maintain regulatory alignment.

● Trained HR staff and account managers on compliance frameworks, risk mitigation, and documentation best practices.

● Served as the primary point of contact for employee and client benefits questions and escalations, directly handling eligibility, billing, claims, and coverage issues.

● Administered health, welfare, and retirement benefits programs for over 100 small and mid-sized employer groups, supporting thousands of covered lives across diverse industries.

● Managed benefits administration systems, including Bswift, Ease, and Rippling Lite HRIS, maintaining employee data, plan configurations, enrollment accuracy, and compliance reporting.

● Led Open Enrollment planning and execution, including system configuration, enrollment testing, employee communications, Q&A sessions, office hours, and onboarding support for new hires.

● Supported employee leave-related benefits administration by coordinating benefits eligibility changes, carrier communications, and coverage continuation during medical, family, and other approved leaves.

● Partnered with payroll providers, carriers, and HR contacts to ensure accurate billing, benefits reinstatement, and data updates during and following employee leave events Education & Training

● Coursework: UCLA Extension – Curriculum & Learning (2024-2026), Current Student

● Ongoing professional development in contracts, grant compliance, and nonprofit leadership

● License - Life & Health, Expires - Apr 2027

● High School Graduate

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