Grant Development Project Manager (Government Grants & Proposal Oversight)

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Grant Development Project Manager to lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of government‑facing grant submissions. This role does not perform primary grant writing; instead, it provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight to both internal contributors and external grant writers.

The ideal candidate understands how government proposals must be structured, what high‑quality grant writers should deliver, and how to guide the creative and narrative process to ensure submissions are compelling, compliant, and aligned with funding priorities. This position requires strong project controls, excellent communication, and experience supporting organizations that pursue government funding. Hands‑on NetSuite experience is required to support budgeting, reporting, and Finance collaboration.

No Visa Sponsorship

Contract Duration: TBD | W2

Work Schedule: Part-time

Location: Remote (U.S. Based)

Responsibilities:

• Leadership updates on grant status, risks, and upcoming deadlines.
• Manage the full grant development lifecycle from planning through submission.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to streamline future submissions.
• Direct narrative and creative strategy to ensure clarity, cohesion, and alignment with funding priorities.
• Oversee external grant writers and internal contributors to ensure alignment, quality, and timely delivery.
• Review narrative drafts and proposal components to ensure compliance with government‑facing standards.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, deliverables, and communication channels for all active grant opportunities.
• Use NetSuite to support grant budgeting, review spending data, and coordinate with Finance on reporting and compliance needs.
• Serve as the internal liaison to third‑party government contracting specialists supporting grant identification, technical review, and compliance checks.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Hands‑on NetSuite experience (required)
• Excellent communication, editing, and review skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder submissions.
• Ability to work independently and manage a part‑time workload with fluctuating intensity.
• Experience collaborating with external consultants or government contracting specialists.
• Ability to lead the creative process and guide writers toward compelling, fundable proposals.
• 5+ years in grant writing, grant management, or government funding proposal development.
• Strong project management skills, including timeline management, stakeholder coordination, and document control.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Public Administration, Communications, English, Business, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of high‑quality grant writing, including narrative structure, compliance elements, and government expectations.

Benefits & Perks:

• Dental and Vision
• Dependent Care FSA
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance