Project Manager, Federal Grant Administrator

Role Overview

• In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, prepare and submit grant applications to federal, state and local agencies
• Manage existing grants from the Department of Energy (DOE)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and funding requirements throughout the entire lifecycle of the grants
• Accurately record all grant-related activities, including application submission, approvals, expenditures, and reports
• Audit grant budgets to ensure funds are allocated according to grant guideline
• Produce regular communications and status updates as required by various audiences

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of experience writing federal grant applications and administration, specifically from the Department of Energy (DOE) is required
• Strong knowledge of federal grant application regulations, policies, and best practices
• Strong knowledge of project and program management methodology and techniques
• Prior experience building strong relationships with academic institutions on grant proposals
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to deliver competing priorities in a timely manner
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to be able to generate presentations and status updates on a range of topics. Ability to flex in communications style and output depending on audience / associated requirements
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Prior use of project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.) required
• Experience with environmental projects is a plus

Benefits

• Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do.
• At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries.
• We recognize our employees for their contributions.
• Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry.
• Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization.
• We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce.
• Discover the experience that only 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 growth is one of our main priorities as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.