Project Development Officer

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska seeks a Project Development Officer to lead grant research, development and fundraising efforts. You will draft applications, manage budgets and narratives, and coordinate with department heads to secure renewals and new funding opportunities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in grant writing, with strong organization, English proficiency, and knowledge of federal grants systems. Office-based with standard full-time hours and exempt status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in grant writing or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of federal grant systems (Grants.gov, SAM.gov) and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify when experts should be engaged in planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Ability to pass background checks and a US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the tribe’s core mission, vision and values.
• Familiarize with tribal departments and programs and federal grant regulations.
• Gather data and documents for grant funding.
• Identify and develop grant programs to support tribal needs.
• Prepare budgets, narratives and attachments for grant applications.
• Coordinate submission of proposals and grant renewals.
• Advise on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures.
• Coordinate activities with leadership and program staff.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Grant compliance

English fluency

Grants.gov/SAM.gov familiarity

MS Office

Communication

Flexibility

Self-starter

Driver's license

Background checks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Grants portal (Grants.gov)

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

Closes: 9/28/2026

Project Development Officer

Reports to:

Planning & Development Director

Salary (Grade)

$50,000–$55,000 per year, depending on experience (DOE)

Status

Reg., Full-Time (Exempt)

Location

Planning and Development Office 112 Bluff St, Winnebago, NE

Job Purpose & Position Overview

This position will be a part of the Planning and Development Office team and be responsible for project research and development, and fundraising including but not limited to grant drafting, editing, of application developed to support departments and programs of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The Project Development office will work with department heads and program staff to ensure grant application quality. The Project development officer will assist senior level and or contract staff on complex applications and special project including renewed funding.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision and values
• Familiarizes self with the various departments and programs of the Tribe.
• Familiarizes self with Tribal policies and procedures, and federal regulations related to grant applications and management
• Gathers information data, and related documents for raising funding including but not limited to grant applications.
• Research and identify grant programs that would support the various Tribal departments and programs.
• Research and develop strategic approaches to various needs of the various Tribal Departments and programs that align with funding entities.
• Develop logic models and simple evaluation plans.
• Prepares project budgets, writes application narratives, and prepares attachments for grant applications and other fund raising approaches.
• Assembles and enters documents, proposals and attachments in funding portals for grant application submission by the Planning and Development Director
• Conduct meeting to identify and prioritize projects needs as needed with Tribal department and program staff.
• Engages leadership, Planning and Development Director, and other as needed on complex application.
• Write or assist other tribal department and program staff in writing grant application renewals.
• Review and edit applications prepared by department peers and or Tribal department and program staff.
• Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures
• Troubleshoot conflict resolution with various agencies.
• Serve as liaison to supervisor, directors and staff and funding agencies.
• Coordinate funding program activities.
• Responsible for fiscal requirements of project applications.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Makes decisions in matters of significance.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years in grant application and writing or combination of experience and education; knowledge of Winnebago Tribe grant programs preferred
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of federal grant systems (e.g., Grants.gov, SAM.gov) and compliance requirements.
• Capable of identifying when experts need to be engaged in the project planning process
• Ability to work flexible hours/shifts
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong command of English to read, write, and speak fluently
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks
• Must have a valid US Driver’s license

Training Requirements

• Must be willing to pursue professional certification and/or training as directed

Physical Requirements

• Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
• While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and comprehend.
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.

Mental Requirements

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.