Grant Writer

Our client is a well-known transportation service that provides safe and reliable forms of transportation throughout the entire state of New Jersey. They are currently seeking a Grant Writer to join their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25/hr – $35/hr

Position Overview:

The Grant Writer is responsible for developing proposal strategies, reviewing state and federal regulations, and ensuring each correspondence is in compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities of the Grant Writer:

• Collaborates with internal and external partners to develop proposal strategies and gather relevant information for grant application narrative and supporting materials
• Incorporates an understanding of current agency services, assets, and needs into a compelling business case, capturing both the quantifiable and non-quantifiable characteristics of a proposed project
• Reviews federal and state required documentation/reports and provides technical assistance and guidance to ensure completeness and compliance with federal requirements
• Coordinates and drafts correspondence and reports required by funding agencies
• Monitors federal and state websites for new or revised rules and regulations, drafts compliance guidance, and notifies appropriate personnel as needed
• Assists with state and federal procedural audits and aids in conducting reviews of policies and procedures
• Recommends corrective action as appropriate and provides compliance guidance to personnel thus ensuring that procedures and documentation align with federal and state requirements
• Assists in post-award grant administration, obligation, and reconciliation
• Assists with entering quarterly reports into federal and state databases and performs other grant-related functions
• Assists with the annual transfer of federal funding and coordinates with staff to develop an obligation strategy to flex funds to state and federal funding agencies
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications of the Grant Writer:

• Have at least three years of experience in grant administration/management, technical/business writing experience
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, research capability, and knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration is preferred

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility