Grant Writer & Grant Compliance Administrator

Vets Hired; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired in Newark, NJ is seeking a Grant Writer & Grant Compliance Administrator to prepare competitive grant applications, ensure compliance with federal and state funding rules, and support grant management throughout the funding lifecycle. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop proposals and reports.

The ideal candidate has a degree, 3 years of grant writing/administration experience, and strong research, writing, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related field.
• 3 years of grant writing/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.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and prepare competitive grant applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather proposal information.
• Develop grant narratives, budgets, and implementation plans.
• Review grant docs for compliance with regulations.
• Prepare correspondence and reports for funding agencies.
• Monitor regulatory updates and communicate changes.
• Assist with compliance audits and policy reviews.
• Maintain grant funding records and databases.
• Prepare quarterly grant reports.
• Support funding allocation and transfer processes.
• Support transportation improvement program documentation.
• Perform additional grant administration duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Analytical

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Grant Writer & Grant Compliance Administrator is responsible for preparing competitive grant applications, ensuring compliance with federal and state funding requirements, and supporting grant administration activities. This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop funding proposals, monitor regulatory compliance, prepare reports, assist with audits, and support grant management throughout the funding lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, write, and prepare competitive grant applications.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather proposal information.
• Develop compelling 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 years of grant writing, grant administration, or technical/business writing 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