Senior Grant Writer & Development Lead

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Lead Grant Writer to head the tribe's grant development efforts within Planning and Development. The role supervises Project Development Officers, coordinates initiatives, and leads competitive grant applications to advance tribal priorities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in grant writing, strong organizational and writing skills, and proven ability to manage multiple grants while ensuring compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years in grant application and writing; knowledge of Winnebago Tribe grant programs preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of federal grant systems (Grants.gov, SAM.gov, JustGrants, FEMA GO) and compliance requirements.
• Capable of identifying when subject matter experts and technical consultants need to be engaged during the project planning process.
• Ability to lead multiple grant development projects simultaneously while supervising staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours/shifts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong command of English to read, write, and speak fluently.
• Excellent technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Project Development Officers and Nonprofit Project Development Officers.
• Assign workloads and monitor progress to ensure timely completion of grant development activities.
• Research and identify federal, state, Tribal, and private funding opportunities.
• Lead the development, review, and submission of competitive grant applications.
• Review and approve grant narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate project planning meetings with Tribal departments and leadership.
• Develop strategic funding approaches that align with Tribal priorities.
• Provide technical assistance and grant writing guidance to Tribal departments and Planning & Development staff.
• Coordinate internal approvals, Tribal resolutions, and grant submission requirements.
• Develop and maintain grant development templates, procedures, and tracking systems.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Human Resources, and other departments during project development.
• Represent the Planning & Development Department with funding agencies, partners, and other stakeholders."],
• CoT_job_summary_short:
• COMPANY NAME: Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
• KEY POINTS: Lead grant writing, supervise staff, identify funding opportunities, ensure compliance, engage with departments

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Grant compliance knowledge

Project leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Lead Grant Writer to head the tribe's grant development efforts within Planning and Development. The role supervises Project Development Officers, coordinates initiatives, and leads competitive grant applications to advance tribal priorities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in grant writing, strong organizational and writing skills, and proven ability to manage multiple grants while ensuring compliance and quality.