Contract Grant Writer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

The essential functions of this role are as follows: 

• Research and identify sources of external funds and create or develop proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities. 
• Evaluate work plans and timelines to ensure submission of state or federal grant applications and program reports in a timely manner. 
• Provide guidance and assistance to staff and the community on types of grants available, federal and agency requirements for obtaining grants, and process of applying for grants. 
• Assist potential recipients in the grant application process making recommendations on possible changes, writing, and/or reviewing grant applications. 
• Review submitted grant applications and assess the applicant’s eligibility for award based on established criteria. 
• Make recommendations to supervisors and granting authority on needs of potential recipients. 
• Analyze project costs and prepare budget justifications and budget revisions for awarded grants. 
• Monitor the implementation, management, evaluation, and close-out of grants according to rules and regulations. 
• Ensure a grantee’s compliance with conditions of grants by coordinating agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of grants, the grant application process, and the rules and regulations pertaining to grants applicable to assigned programs. 
• Extensive knowledge of programs, program planning, public administration, and the political system as they relate to the grant process. 
• Ability to interpret and apply grant rules, regulations, and procedures. 
• Ability to research new procedures, rules, and regulations. 
• Effective communication skills.

A degree is not required. However, at least five (5) years of relevant grant programs, program planning, public administration, and related field experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Your work will interpret and adapt guidelines to many different program areas within a major agency frequently involving unprecedented situations.  Uses extensive judgment in applying guidelines to complex situations. Considers impact of alternative solutions and interpretation on programs and regulation. 

Makes recommendations and decisions concerning program planning, administration of grant rules, regulations.  Works independently on various grant programs with an emphasis on epidemiology grants.   Decisions and recommendations are reviewed by a policy-making authority for attainment of general objectives and compliance with agency policy. 

The grant coordinator oversees the ongoing process of tracking and reporting progress from the assigned grants.

Reporting consists of coordinating the collection and entry of annual performance measures, end of year reporting, and general progress updates. 

The grant coordinator will analyze grant expenditures and activities to ensure compliance. 

The grant coordinator will assist in the development of the workplans for the annual applications. The position will work with program staff, other federal and state partners.

Personal Work Relationships: 

Works in concert with Agency staff and management, governmental agencies, and private citizens for the purpose of explaining or interpreting the grant process and to write or review grant applications.