Grants & Funding Specialist — Flexible Work & Impact

Great West Engineering; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Time for Billable Overtime Hours

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Health Insurance for Employee

Paid Holidays and Vacation Time

Job summary

Great West Engineering in Helena, MT is seeking an experienced Funding Specialist to support state and federal grant and loan activities across all project phases. You will research funding opportunities, prepare applications, track deadlines, and coordinate requirements with clients and agencies.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and collaboration with the Funding Manager to ensure compliant funding delivery and closeout, with comprehensive benefits and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grant and loan programs, compliance, and financial management.
• Experience supporting applications, reporting, budgets, reimbursements, and funding requirements.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and use Microsoft Office effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support state and federal grant and loan activities for public infrastructure projects through all phases, including pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout.
• Research funding opportunities, prepare and submit application materials, coordinate project requirements, track deadlines, and support follow-up activities.
• Assist with award acceptance, post-award administration, compliance monitoring, reimbursement requests, reporting, payment tracking, and closeout documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records, including correspondence, approvals, submissions, and supporting documentation.
• Review funding, compliance, labor, and project records for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and adherence to applicable requirements.

Skills

Grant and loan programs knowledge

Funding applications

Communication skills

Organization and attention to detail

Deadline management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years experience in grant related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great West Engineering in Helena, MT is seeking an experienced Funding Specialist to support state and federal grant and loan activities across all project phases. You will research funding opportunities, prepare applications, track deadlines, and coordinate requirements with clients and agencies.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and collaboration with the Funding Manager to ensure compliant funding delivery and closeout, with comprehensive benefits and a strong team culture.