Grant Writer-Lead / Funding Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Research: Identify and track federal, state, and local funding opportunities specifically for large-scale infrastructure and community development.
• Grant Composition: Lead the writing, editing, and submission of complex grant applications, ensuring 100% compliance with technical requirements.
• Financial & Technical Analysis: Compile statistical data and benefit-cost information to build a compelling case for project funding.
• Client & Agency Liaison: Present funding strategies to City Councils, Commissioners, and stakeholders. Maintain professional relationships with state and federal agency representatives.
• Collaboration: Work alongside Project Managers, Planners, and Engineers to translate technical project specs into persuasive funding narratives.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional grant writing experience, with a proven track record of securing federal grants for infrastructure and community projects.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Planning, or a related field.
• Technical Mastery: High proficiency in SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration and submission processes.
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with Adobe InDesign is highly preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to governing bodies and large groups.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple high-stakes deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $82,000 – $89,000 annually, depending on experience
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Coaching and Mentorship programs
• Performance bonuses for qualified employees
• Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increase with tenure)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Health club subsidy
• A collaborative, team-centered work environment
• Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service

Schedule

Full-time

Pay

$82,000 – $89,000 annually, depending on experience