Senior Grants Specialist, Federal Grant Writer

Job Description:

• Draft, edit, and review federal, corporate, and foundation grant applications
• Conduct thorough research to identify federal grant opportunities aligned with organizational objectives
• Distill complex information and data into compelling grant proposals
• Take ownership of the grant-writing process and solve problems proactively
• Manage projects through planning, organization, and attention to detail
• Suggest process enhancements to improve proposal quality and streamline workflow
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information and ensure coherence in applications
• Multitask and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Automate workflows, document procedures, and refine processes
• Communicate professionally in writing and verbally
• Create impactful grant proposals using advanced computer skills and Microsoft Office
• Work independently with minimal supervision and ensure timely, high-quality completion
• Coordinate input from team members as required
• Report to the Director of Operations

Requirements:

• Proven track record in federal grant writing with demonstrated success in securing grant awards
• Minimum 5-7 years of grant writing experience required, including writing and submitting funded Federal grants
• Strong analytical and deductive reasoning abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail, execution, and follow-through
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication, English grammar, and formatting
• Strong project management, multitasking, and adaptability skills
• Aptitude for automating workflows, documenting processes, and improving procedures
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous project management approach
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint
• Experience with Teams, Zoom, Dropbox, and Google Docs
• Bachelor's Degree in English or related field preferred but not required; advanced degrees preferred
• GPC preferred, but not required
• Must reside in the USA, excluding California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Washington State, North Dakota, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands
• Must work Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM in employee's home time zone; hours are not flexible

Benefits:

• Minimum of 40 hours of Paid Sick Time (PST), based on state of residency
• Up to 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) each calendar year for FT Employees
• 80 hours of Paid Vacation Time after one year of continuous employment for FT employees
• 120 hours of Paid Vacation Time after the 5th year of continuous employment for FT employees
• 9 Paid Holidays each calendar year
• 401K plan with matching up to 4% with immediate vesting
• $50,000 in Employer Paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer paid Virtual On-Demand Counseling and Virtual Urgent Care through Recuro Health
• Group Health Insurance with multiple choices available; employer pays a portion of premium
• HSA option with compatible health plan
• Voluntary Group Dental & Vision Plans
• Voluntary supplemental plans including Term Life, Whole Life with Long-Term Care Rider, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Short & Long Term Disability, Gap, Hospital Confinement, and Beyond Med health and wellness discount plan
• Professional Development opportunities
• Company-paid certifications and continuing education