Federal Grants Proposal & Budget Lead

Citizen Potawatomi Nation; Shawnee (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Potawatomi Nation in Shawnee, Oklahoma, is seeking a Grants Coordinator to identify and coordinate grant proposal development for a portion of the federal portfolio to extend and expand the Nation’s programs and services as prioritized by Administration.

The incumbent will write grant proposals and assist with post-award grant management, as well as provide administrative and research support for the Office of Self-Governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated technical writing abilities and research skills.
• Superior computer literacy required, with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Software.
• Must be able to prepare annual and multi-year budgets and budget justifications for grant applications.
• Experience with federal budgetary processes, tribal budgets, and accounting procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all aspects of grant proposals including project narratives, budgets and all associated supporting documentation.
• Provide technical assistance to CPN Directors regarding grant management issues and work to resolve problems encountered.
• Complete electronic preparation and submission of grant applications, progress reports, budget amendments and other forms as required, using online grant management portals.
• Assist with the planning of the anticipated grants through scoping for grant opportunities.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of all issues affecting grant funding, including but not limited to: 1) federal appropriation processes; 2) applicable federal agency policies and procedures, as well as future development of such policies; and 3) applicable tribal and federal law and regulations governing administration and implementation of federal and state programs and services operated by the Nation.
• Responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with representatives of federal agencies as well as representatives of other tribes in furtherance of the Nation’s goals.
• Completion of any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Research skills

Budget knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Citizen Potawatomi Nation in Shawnee, Oklahoma, is seeking a Grants Coordinator to identify and coordinate grant proposal development for a portion of the federal portfolio to extend and expand the Nation’s programs and services as prioritized by Administration.

The incumbent will write grant proposals and assist with post-award grant management, as well as provide administrative and research support for the Office of Self-Governance.