The Grants and Policy Analyst will serve a critical role by providing the team and clients with knowledge of grants and related policy. The individual in this role will have an opportunity to build relationships with communities in Michigan.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Researches and analyzes grant opportunities for the public sector clients in areas such as transportation, utilities, parks and recreation, economic development and electric vehicles.
Provides comprehensive and concise information on grant opportunities for clients and team members.
Development, writing and preparation of grant applications.
Monitors grant programs.
Post-grant submittal and post-award monitoring and management.
Conducts reviews of local, state, and federal policies, as needed.
Assisting in the presentation of opportunities to clients, preparing proposals and estimating time required to complete a grant application.
Prepares meeting materials for governing bodies.
Assistance with public engagement related to grant applications or grant project implementation.
Ensure compliance with grant regulations.
Attends Committee and Council meetings for clients.
Serves on the client's Funding Committee.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:
Willingness to participate in a team-oriented environment as well as function independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Developing the capability to manage multiple projects to be completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Previous experience in grant writing, additional experience with government agencies and policy is a plus.
OUR CLIENT OFFERS FLEXIBLE WORK HOURS, A TEAM AND FAMILY-ORIENTED WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:
Team and family-oriented work environment.
Advancement opportunities.
Extracurricular activities (softball team, golf league, social activities, etc).
Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage.
401K Plan.
Generous PTO available starting day one.
Hourly position with time and ½ overtime pay.
Attending community-based events.
Employer sponsored continuing education.
Mentoring program.
Mileage Reimbursement.
Referral Program.
Employee Appreciation Committee.
Our client has been recognized as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and one of the Cool Places to Work in Michigan in addition to being awarded 2023's Detroit Free Press and USA's Top Places to Work for the second year in a row. Our innovative and forward-thinking community of professionals work together to design and build excellent proposals for our clients. We are looking for candidates that are self-driven, view challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow, and ultimately, passionate drivers in leading our future forward filled with opportunity to make a lasting difference.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BEHAVIORS:
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject.
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.