Senior Grants Specialist / Federal Grant Writer / Grant Writing.

About the Company

Kim Joyce & Associates is a grant writing and consultancy firm serving nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government units, tribes, and public agencies across the United States. The firm addresses the challenge of securing funding by providing expert grant writing services that support clients in making a positive community impact.

About the Role

The Senior Grants Specialist / Federal Grant Writer role focuses on preparing and managing federal grant applications with precision and adherence to guidelines. This position plays a critical role in identifying suitable funding opportunities and producing compelling proposals to secure financial support, thereby enabling the organization and its clients to advance their initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and review federal grant applications ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Conduct research to identify federal grant opportunities aligned with organizational goals
• Apply strong analytical skills to translate complex data into persuasive proposals
• Manage grant projects independently, ensuring timely completion and quality
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information
• Suggest process improvements to enhance proposal quality and workflow efficiency
• Automate workflows and document procedures to optimize processes
• Communicate professionally in writing and verbally with attention to detail
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Office skills for proposal development
• Work independently with minimal supervision, taking accountability for results

Requirements

• Proven experience in federal grant writing and research
• Strong analytical and deductive reasoning abilities
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively solve problems
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Eligibility to work within the USA, excluding specified states listed

Pay

Compensation range: $67,500 - $80,000, dependent on experience

Schedule

Pay schedule: Semi-monthly on the 7th and 22nd

Benefits

• Minimum of 40 hours Paid Sick Time annually, frontloaded
• Paid Time Off (PTO) up to 80 hours yearly for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation Time up to 120 hours annually depending on tenure
• Nine paid holidays each year
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer matching, immediate vesting
• Employer-paid group life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Employer-paid virtual counseling and urgent care services
• Group health insurance with employer premium contribution
• Optional voluntary dental, vision, supplemental insurance plans
• Professional development opportunities with paid certifications and education