Municipal Funding & Grant Strategist

About the role

The Municipal Funding & Grant Strategist supports the growth of Verdantas' government and municipal planning services across the Northeast. The role focuses on helping public-sector clients secure funding for planning and infrastructure initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify, track, and evaluate federal, state, and regional funding programs relevant to municipal planning and infrastructure projects
• Support development of grant strategies tied to comprehensive plans, transportation plans, stormwater and watershed studies, resilience initiatives, and capital improvement programs
• Lead or support the preparation of grant applications, including narratives, benefit-cost framing, and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with planning and engineering teams to create funding-ready scopes and planning + funding service bundles
• Assist government market leaders with pursuit strategy, proposal development, and positioning related to funded programs
• Engage with municipal staff, agencies, and partners to align project priorities with available funding sources
• Maintain internal tools or resources that track funding programs, deadlines, and awarded grants

Requirements

Preferred location within the Northeast Area (New England, New York, and the MidAtlantic).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field
• 5–10+ years of experience working with public-sector funding, grants, or government programs
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading grant applications for municipal or infrastructure-related projects
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical planning concepts into clear funding narratives
• Familiarity with municipal planning processes and infrastructure programs is strongly preferred

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and support multiple pursuits simultaneously
• Interest in public-sector service and helping communities advance funded, implementable projects

Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000, with final compensation determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and licensing status
• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Pay

$80,000 - $95,000

Schedule

Full-time