Grant Development Quality Assurance Specialist / Federal Grant Writer

Kim Joyce & Associates, LLC; Hyde Park Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consultancy firm is seeking a Grant Development Quality Assurance Specialist to join their dedicated team. This role involves reviewing and submitting a variety of grants while ensuring compliance with all necessary guidelines. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and a keen attention to detail. With an emphasis on collaboration, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the community by assisting nonprofits and public agencies in securing funding. If you are passionate about grant writing and want to be part of a supportive work environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation Time

401K Plan with Matching

Group Health Insurance

Voluntary Dental & Vision Plans

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of grant writing experience, including federal submissions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit various grants, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Assist with document collection and maintain expert knowledge of clients.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Grant Writing

Knowledge of Arizona Funding Landscape

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or related field

Specialized training in grant development

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Dropbox

Google Docs

Virtual Meeting Platforms (Teams, Zoom)

Job description

Description

Position: Grant Development Quality Assurance Specialist/ Federal Grant Writer

Job Type: Full Time

Location: On site in Scottsdale, AZ / or / Remote for those who live over 50 Miles from our Scottsdale Office.

Hours: M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in employee’s home time zone.

Remote Locations: KJA only employs individuals in the USA. We are not able to employ anyone who lives outside of the USA or who resides in the following states: California, New York, New Jersey, Washington State, North Dakota, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands.

Reports To: Director of Operations

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000, DOE

Pay Schedule: Semi-Monthly on the 7th and 22nd

About Kim Joyce and Associates

Kim Joyce & Associates is a grant writing and consultancy firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Our clients are local and national nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, school districts, charter schools, hospital systems, units of local government, tribes, and public agencies throughout the country. We are proud to play a part in helping our clients make a positive difference in their communities, their organizations, and in the lives of others. We are looking for people who are the best in their field and want to join us to do work that matters.

Our business approach is simple – Build Teams that work collaboratively and closely with our clients to deliver quality services. Our teams are passionate about our clients, and we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations. We share our knowledge, skills, and expertise to work together for the benefit of our clients.

We are looking for people who are the best in their field and who want to do work that makes a difference. If you are looking to be a member of a truly supportive team, in a positive and fun work environment, we encourage you to review the position details below and, if you have the required qualifications, submit your application.

Detailed Summary of Benefits

• Minimum of 40 hours of Paid Sick Time (PST), based on state of residency, frontloaded and available for use at the beginning of each calendar year. New employees starting during the year will receive a pro-rated amount of PST hours based on their start date.
• Up to 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) each calendar year, accrued at 3.33 hours per payperiod, for FT Employees.
• Up to 40 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) each calendar year, accrued at 1.67 hours per payperiod, for PT Employees.
• 80 hours of Paid Vacation Time after one year of continuous employment, frontloaded on work anniversary date for FT employees. (PT = 20 hours.)
• 120 hours of Paid Vacation Time, frontloaded on the work anniversary date, after your 5th year of continuous employment for FT employees. (PT remains 20 hours.)
• 9 Paid Holidays each calendar year.
• 401K plan with matching up to 4% with immediate vesting. Eligible after 1 year and 1,000 hours.
• $50,000 in Employer Paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Group Health Insurance with multiple choices available. Employer pays a portion of premium. Open to all W2 employees who work 30+ hours per week. Option to open HSA when enrolled in compatible health plan.
• Voluntary Group Dental & Vision Plans available.
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Plans available: Term & Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Gap Insurance, Hospital Confinement Insurance, and Beyond Med health and wellness discount plan.
• Professional Development opportunities. Company will pay for certifications and other continuing education. Employees get full access to KJA’s Learning Management System.

Position Description

Assist the Company in reviewing and submitting local, regional, and national foundation, corporate, city, county, tribal, state, and federal grants. The Grant Development Quality Assurance Specialist must be a seasoned grant professional and have the skills to oversee, review, and submit projects independently within their assigned grant team.

Essential Job Functions

• Review drafts of grants (foundation, corporate, and federal) in accordance with KJA procedures/policies, including copy editing, content editing, and review of documents/attachments related to grant submissions.
• Knowing the Arizona funding landscape either through being an Arizona resident or having extensive experience writing grants to Arizona funders.
• Proficiency navigating Grants.gov and other federal portals.
• Assist with collection of required attachments and documents related to grant submissions, as needed.
• Monitor and provide updates to the Team Coordinator and Project Management on grant assignments.
• Build and maintain expert-level knowledge of KJA clients and programs within assigned client portfolio.
• Assist Team Coordinator, writers, and/or clients with final submission process, as needed.
• Compliance with time frames and activities related to grant tasks.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be extremely precise and detail oriented.
• Understanding of Arizona’s local government funders is a must.
• Proficient writing regional and federal government grants .
• Proficient with multiple technology and software platforms, including, but not limited to:
• Microsoft 365 applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint
• Virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom)
• Dropbox & Google Docs
• Adobe Acrobat Pro

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or related field.
• Specialized training or experience in grant development and grant reviewing is required. (a minimum of 5+ years of grant experience, including reviews).
• Must have 5+ years of grant writing (including federal) and the submission process required.
• GPC preferred

Work Environment

Primarily desk work in an office setting. May require long periods of computer usage, typing, reading, and data analysis. May involves in-person or virtual collaboration with team members and internal and external stakeholders. Employees are expected to dress in professional business attire.

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Kim Joyce and Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Kim Joyce & Associates LLC is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We value everyone's input and encourage people from all age groups to apply.