Lead Grants Development Officer

The Grants Development Officer position supports project management responsibilities for federal grants and contracts. This position is responsible for assisting with proposal writing for federal grants, contracts and applications; serving as a grants and contract subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders; and assisting with pre- and post-grant award activities, including grant compliance, audits, data collection, submittal of project reports, and evaluation of program deliverables.

This position assists in the development of internal procedures for First Nations’ Operating Procedures for Federal Grant Awards, OMB Uniform Guidance, and other federal grant- and contract-specific requirements. Critical thinking, problem-solving, flexibility and collaboration, coupled with grants administration and management expertise, are essential and required. The position will work collaboratively with First Nations’ staff and with external partners such as Native organizations, tribes, federal agencies, consultants, and other partners.