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Grant Writing Program Manager
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3 days ago
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$165K - $192K / year
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Lead
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Grant Writing Program Manager
BKF Engineers
Title: Grant Writing Program Manager Location: Los Angeles, California, United States Riverside, California, United States San Francisco, California, United States Sacramento, California, United States Oakland, California, United States San Diego, California, United States Hybrid Government Solutions Full time Job Description: BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, planning, environmental and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years. At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row. The Grant Writing Program Manager will be responsible for building and leading a team of four or more grant writers, while expanding service offerings to include grant administration and comprehensive program management. This role requires a high-energy leader with extensive experience in both talent acquisition and business development, capable of growing the team and establishing a strong market presence. The position will provide leadership, strategic direction, staff development, technical expertise, project management, and business development support the Government Solutions Business Unit. Responsibilities - In conjunction with Vice President of Government Solutions and other firm managers, develops, implements, and monitors strategic plans, staffing plans and performance metrics for the targeted market sector, including grant funding strategies and opportunity pipelines. Establish and maintain strong relationships with public agencies, city officials, nonprofit organizations, and funding entities to expand grant opportunities and partnerships. - In collaboration with Business Development Manager and other firm managers, establishes contacts and builds relationships with existing clients and prospective clients to identify, pursue, and secure grant opportunities, gathering the necessary data and insights to support competitive submissions. - Serves as Project Manager and technical leader on a variety of Government and grant-funded projects, overseeing the full grant lifecycle including prospecting, application development, budgeting, compliance, and reporting. - Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems - Makes decisions and recommendations that are authoritative and have an important impact on extensive organizational activities including Interpreting and responding to complex grant guidelines, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and funder feedback, ensuring proposals are compliant, compelling, and aligned with agency priorities. - Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests - Oversees the development of concise, impactful, and competitive grant proposals, including high-value and complex funding applications across federal, state, and local programs. - Provides leadership in grant administration and compliance, including financial tracking, eligible cost determination, reporting requirements, and closeout processes. Develops standards, guidelines, and drafts policy on behalf of clients as requested - Supervises several persons or teams - Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out programs - Oversees the technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire program - Engages in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues - Works alongside Business Unit Leads and specifically the Vice President of Government Solutions to develop and implement strategic planning for Business Development. - Provides recommendations of business and policy improvements within the Department and in cooperation with other Business Unit Leads for a cohesive company environment. - Attends numerous industry events to develop relationships with agency officials, elected officials, potential teaming partners and seeks opportunities to provide our services in underutilized markets. - Other miscellaneous duties as required Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in a related field - Valid California Driver License is required. - 10+ years, Minimum experience of five (5) years as a Supervisor, including significant experience in grant writing, funding development, or public sector program delivery - Strong expertise in grant writing and funding development, including prospect research, proposal development, budgeting, and reporting. - In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and applicable compliance requirements (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance). - Proven ability to lead and deliver complex, high-value grant applications in competitive environments. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Routinely interacts with organization leaders, clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others. - Excellent public communication skills - leads project meetings and make presentations. - Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key agency officials/staff or other organizations and companies and is skilled in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations. Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required. Benefits - The typical base salary range for this position is $165,000 - $192,000 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly. - Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k. - Generous paid time off packages. - 9 Paid Holidays. - Flexible schedules. - Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations. - BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here. BKF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. BKF does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF, BKF reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter. #LI-Hybrid
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Ability to: - serve as team leader and direct the activities of subordinate employees; - gather, evaluate and document technical data; - read, interpret and apply legal documents; - independently prepare and implement comprehensive programs; - independently organize tasks, delegate responsibility and coordinate a team effort under deadlines; - synthesize research results and use these results as a basis for recommendations; - communicate effectively both orally and in writing; - make effective group presentations; - establish and maintain effective work relationships with all levels of county management and staff, representatives of other agencies and the general public; - read, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing assigned duties; - Communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds; - negotiate contracts and oversee contractors; - resolve conflicts. SUPERVISION Employees in this class receive direction from a Project Specialist Manager, or administrative superior. The work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and results obtained. WORKING CONDITIONS The work is performed in the usual office environment with field trips to locations throughout the county for the purpose of attending community meetings and public hearings and making site visits. Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week. Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits. County Benefits - Medical Insurance - Vision Insurance - Dental Insurance - Retirement - Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - Long Term Disability (LTD) - Commuting Benefits - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program - Leave & Holidays Voluntary Benefits - Deferred Compensation 457(b) - Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance - Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies Healthcare Premiums - Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance. - Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned. Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more. 01 Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. A resume will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references? - Yes - No 02 Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment? - Yes, I have a valid Washington State Driver's License - No, but I have the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment - No, I do not have the ability to obtain one 03 What is your highest level of completed education in environmental sciences/studies, engineering, public administration, political science, economics, geography, urban planning, sociology or a related field? - No degree - Associate's degree - Bachelor's degree - Master's degree or higher 04 How many years of experience do you have in work specific to the specific requirements of the Project Specialist IV position; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities? - No experience to less than one (1) year experience - One (1) year to less than three (3) years experience - Three (3) years to less than five (5) years experience - Five (5) years to less than seven (7) years experience - Seven (7) or more years experience 05 The following essay questions will be scored to determine whether or not you advance to the interview stage. You must score at least 70% to qualify for an interview. Candidates with passing scores will be ranked by supplemental score. You will be awarded points for grammar, spelling, and writing ability. The top scoring candidates will be invited to an interview. IMPORTANT: Using AI to generate your responses may result in a lower score or disqualification from further consideration. Do you understand that the scores on this portion of the supplemental will determine your eligibility and ranking for an interview, and all experience MUST be documented in your employment history? - Yes - No 06 Essay Question This position will lead the Community Floodplain Solution program and requires an educational background as well as professional experience working on natural resource efforts in floodplains. Please briefly describe your educational background and in more detail your professional experience working on floodplain issues or Integrated Floodplain Management more broadly. Please describe your job title and role in the program or project. 07 Essay Question The success of the Project Specialist IV requires the ability to successfully coordinate and communicate with a variety of stakeholders and partners including tribes, government agencies, conservation districts, citizens and non-profit organizations. Describe your experience coordinating, facilitating or leading a group of diverse stakeholder or partner groups that worked collaboratively on complex natural resource issues. Please describe your specific role and job title for each project that you worked collaboratively on, the number of years of experience, and provide some examples of group outcomes. 08 Essay Question This position serves a lead Project Management role and will lead the planning and development of complex plans, reports, technical memos, grant applications (i.e. Floodplains by Design) and outreach or presentation materials. The position will also manage budgets, contracts (i.e. subaward agreements), and consultants. Describe your experience developing and producing planning documents and outreach materials, budgets, managing consultants, and managing contracts like subaward agreements. 09 Essay Question This position serves in a lead staffing role and will lead and coordinate the work of staff assigned to the project. Describe your experience giving work assignments, checking progress, reviewing quality of work, and motivating other staff. Include the number of years of experience as lead, the type of work assignments, and the number of staff for which work was delegated. Required Question
