Grant Writer & Compliance Strategist

Vets Hired; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Grant Writer & Grant Compliance Administrator to prepare competitive grant applications, ensure compliance with federal and state funding requirements, and support grant management throughout the funding lifecycle.

The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop funding proposals, monitor regulatory compliance, prepare reports, assist with audits, and maintain grant records and databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of grant writing or grant administration experience.
• Knowledge of grant development and administration.
• Familiarity with federal and state funding regulations.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and prepare competitive grant applications.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather proposal information.
• Develop grant narratives, project scopes, objectives, budgets, and implementation plans.
• Review grant documentation to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Prepare correspondence and reports required by funding agencies.
• Monitor regulatory updates and communicate compliance changes.
• Assist with compliance audits and policy reviews.
• Recommend corrective actions to ensure grant compliance.
• Support post-award grant administration and reconciliation.
• Maintain grant funding records and databases.
• Prepare quarterly grant reports.
• Assist with funding allocation and transfer processes.
• Support transportation improvement program documentation and reporting.
• Perform additional grant administration duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Admin

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Vets Hired is seeking a Grant Writer & Grant Compliance Administrator to prepare competitive grant applications, ensure compliance with federal and state funding requirements, and support grant management throughout the funding lifecycle.

The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop funding proposals, monitor regulatory compliance, prepare reports, assist with audits, and maintain grant records and databases.