Senior Associate Grant Writer / Grant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Bruno Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced grant professional to manage complex funding opportunities and help public-sector clients advance important community projects. We work with municipalities, counties, boards of education, public safety agencies, and other government entities throughout New Jersey.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role for someone who can independently develop strong grant proposals, manage competing deadlines, and guide clients through key aspects of the grant lifecycle. Our projects span infrastructure, transportation, public safety, community development, and municipal programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned municipal and public-sector client relationships, understand local priorities, and identify grant strategies aligned with client needs.

• Research and assess federal, state, county, and other funding opportunities, including eligibility, competitiveness, project readiness, and application requirements.

• Lead the preparation of competitive grant applications, including project narratives, supporting data, budgets, work plans, and other required materials.

• Coordinate with administrators, elected officials, department heads, engineers, financial staff, and outside partners to obtain accurate project information and required attachments.

• Oversee submission schedules, internal and client deliverables, application reviews, tracking, and follow-up to keep multiple assignments moving.

• Communicate directly with clients and funding agencies, explaining requirements, resolving issues, and providing timely, practical guidance.

• Assist clients with post-award requirements, including award acceptance, reporting, reimbursement requests, amendments, extensions, compliance documentation, and closeout.

• Maintain organized grant files and contribute to consistent internal processes, quality review, and knowledge sharing across the team.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant professional experience in grant writing, grant management, public-sector consulting, public administration, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated ability to independently develop complex grant proposals and manage projects from initial evaluation through submission.

• Excellent writing, editing, research, and analytical skills, with the ability to turn technical information into clear, persuasive narratives.

• Strong organizational judgment and project management skills; able to prioritize multiple clients, tasks, and deadlines with limited oversight.

• Professional communication skills and confidence working directly with senior government officials, agency representatives, and other stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, communications, English, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience with New Jersey and/or federal grant programs, particularly those supporting municipal or public safety projects.

• Experience managing awarded grants, including reporting, reimbursement, documentation, or other compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with grant application and reporting systems, such as Grants.gov, JustGrants, FEMA GO, or New Jersey SAGE.

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