Grants Analyst

Overview
Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. We are seeking an Grants Analyst to be a part of our experienced team of grant and loan specialists who help our clients develop strategies to fund their vital water and wastewater projects. This position can be done remotely from anywhere in the United States and will focus on clients in California and Hawaii.
At Carollo you'll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You'll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo's vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm and you'll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career.
Responsibilities

• Research available grants from federal, state and local funding sources
• Track pending federal and state legislation to identify potential funding opportunities
• Assist with development of funding strategies for complex projects
• Conduct outreach to funding agency staff to discuss funding program details and vet program applicability to projects
• Establish priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and transmittal of funding proposals to meet deadlines
• Develop grant proposals and low-interest loan applications including identifying and reviewing needed documentation, developing project descriptions, identifying project benefits, developing cost-benefit analyses and project budgets, etc
• Maintain quality results by using templates and following grant proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone
• Coordinate requirements with contributors including the client, project manager, engineers and subconsultants to procure required financial, environmental and technical documentation
• Assist with preparation of proposals for new work, internal/external presentations, and reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, Finance, English, Journalism, Media, or related field)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of engineering, finance, grant writing, or prospect research, or a minimum of 4-years comparable and transferable skills acquired in a professional setting
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Be an excellent and speedy writer who excels on tight deadlines
• Exceptional research skills and ability to translate complex information into clear, concise and coherent language
• Excellent oral communication skills, including presenting proposal results to clients or stakeholders in a simple and concise manner
• Creative, curious, and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work within a small team that may be spread across multiple geographic locations
• Ability to work independently on specific assignments once direction is provided
• Willing and able to travel overnight as needed (less than 20% of the time)
• Must be a proactive self-starter who responds well to multiple and simultaneous tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Funding experience with federal/state agencies related to water/wastewater/ infrastructure field or comparable
• Technical report and proposal writing experience

Pay Range
$70,000 to $100,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Other Compensation and Benefits
Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo's benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available.