Grant Development Manager (Remote)

The Grant Development Manager will oversee the creation and implementation of VAA's Grant Assistance program. This program offers grant assistance to our private and public clients for pursuing and applying for both Federal and State grant programs primarily for Port & River and/or Rail projects. The Grant Development Manager will manage or consult with a team of grant writers/project coordinators who assemble grant applications and fulfill grant management services post-award.

Your role:

• Research various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each.

• Serve as a Business Developer in promoting grant assistance to our clients, attend professional societies, tradeshows, and seminars and further develop knowledge and network in the maritime/rail industry.

• Act as project manager for grant assistance projects with our clients serving multiple clients throughout the year.

• Facilitate direct meetings with clients' project teams to assemble all required information that is needed to create the storyline for the grant application.

• Develop relationships with the administration team of key Federal grant programs to leverage further understanding and tact for the grant applications. Correspond, engage, develop, and maintain key relationships with grant funders.

• With assistance from grant writers, drafts and completes grant applications according to application requirements.

• Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants.

Your resume must include:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

• 5 years of experience with federal grants and demonstrated experience ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

• Proven record of securing grants from federal and/or state government programs.

• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, paid leave, and more!

Get to Know VAA

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video

Why VAA?

• It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024).

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An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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