Grants Administration Analyst

Kimley-Horn; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Family building benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Grants Professional to join our Richardson, Texas office. This in-office position supports our engineering teams in assisting public sector clients in pursuing private grants. Responsibilities include locating, applying for grants, and administering them for local governments and agencies.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in grant writing and a relevant degree. This role offers excellent benefits including a comprehensive health coverage and exceptional retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in grant writing, administration, and management.
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Locating, applying for, and administering grants on behalf of clients.
• Establishing organizational tools to facilitate grant management.
• Maintaining the annual program calendar for business planning.
• Researching and being fluent in the requirements of a variety of grants.
• Developing grant proposals and completing grant-specific reports.

Skills

Grant writing

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Planning, Finance, English, Public Administration, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Grants Professional to join our Richardson, Texas (TX) office! This is an in-office position. The primary focus of this role would be to support our engineering teams in assisting our public sector clients in pursuing private grants. It will also include planning and supporting our engineering teams to organize and effectively track grant opportunities our clients are most interested in.

Responsibilities

• Locating, applying for, and administering grants on behalf of our clients, which include local governments, agencies, and organizations.
  • These grants may be used as funding for a variety of public infrastructure development and projects.
  • Funding sources may include federal, state, and local agencies, as well other sources such as Legislative Appropriations, foundations, or other third‑party/private organizations.
• Establishing organizational tools to facilitate grant management.
  • Leveraging data management tools to organize grant information.
• Maintaining the annual program calendar by strategic business planning (identifying clients, projects, and grants that align and proposing targeted outreach to internal partners and clients).
• Researching and being fluent in the requirements of a wide variety of grants and third‑party funding opportunities.
• Developing/assisting in creating grant proposals. Completing grant‑specific reports and writing and assembling the grant application.
• Partner with engineering and planning teams to match appropriate grants to client needs.
• Directly communicating and coordinating with the client.
• Coordinating with internal partners at Kimley-Horn regarding technical aspects of the grant application requirements.
• Supporting the engineering team in third‑party funding applications.
• Coordinating with our marketing team for graphics and support.
• Managing grant submittals as requested on behalf of client.
• Other similar duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Planning, Finance, English, Public Administration, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related
• 4+ years of experience in grant writing, administration, and management
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization and externally to clients.
• Highly organized, motivated, and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to elevate others and work well in a team environment.
• History of successfully writing and winning grants.
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving market needs and internal processes.
• History of working in teams and providing a collaborative environment, and consensus‑building with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong ability to gather, interpret, and convey technical information.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.