Project Manager, Federal Grant Administrator

📋 Description

• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to prepare and submit grant applications to federal, state, and local agencies.

• Oversee existing grants from the Department of Energy (DOE).

• Ensure adherence to regulatory and funding requirements throughout the entire grant lifecycle.

• Meticulously document all grant-related activities, including application submissions, approvals, expenditures, and reports.

• Review grant budgets to guarantee that funds are allocated according to grant guidelines.

• Generate regular communications and status updates as required for various audiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in writing federal grant applications and administration, particularly with the Department of Energy (DOE), is essential.

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal grant application regulations, policies, and best practices.

• Solid understanding of project and program management methodologies and techniques.

• Previous experience in fostering strong relationships with academic institutions regarding grant proposals.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to manage competing priorities effectively.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to create presentations and status updates on a variety of topics, with the ability to adapt communication style and output based on audience and associated requirements.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

• Previous experience using project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.) is required.

• Experience with environmental projects is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Our team is distinct — we are passionate about our work.

• At Sand Cherry, our Consultants recognize they are influencing and shaping our clients’ industries.

• We acknowledge our employees for their contributions.

• Our culture is among the friendliest and most communicative in the consulting industry.

• Sand Cherry maintains a flat organizational structure.

• We provide the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce.

• Experience the empowerment that comes with self-responsibility in the workplace.

• Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients.

• Professional career development is one of our top priorities, as we believe that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will yield the best results and value for our clients.