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Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm,
providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in
major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world\'s leading financial
centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a
worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms
in 148 territories, with 38,000 professionals and a combined worldwide
revenue of \$4.3 billion.
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qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or
protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any
other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal,
state or local law.
Responsibilities
The Senior Consultant- Grant Writer position within the Development
Community Advisory (DCA) - Tribaleam offers a great opportunity to be a
valued member of a growing team that provides grant services to public
sector clients, including Tribes, municipalities, local governments, and
utilities.
Looking for a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact with your
grant writing and management skills? Join our DCA practice and support
public sector clients in securing grant funding for transformative
energy and infrastructure projects, as well as other critical needs.
You will work closely with practice leadership and play a key role in
building a one-of-a-kind grant writing and management function within a
leading accounting and advisory firm. This position will serve our
existing public sector client base in an expanded fashion, while also
acting as a catalyst to grow our grant-writing and grant-management
services. You will collaborate with subject matter experts on our public
sector advisory, municipal advisory, and Tribal services teams to write,
review and edit grants on behalf of clients. Key functions include
ensuring grant compliance, monitoring grant opportunities to secure new
projects and managing existing grant-funded projects.
Responsibilities
Monitor grant opportunities and advise clients regarding opportunities
that meet their critical needs:
- Participate in strategic planning processes around grant
opportunities
- Partner with internal managers to determine applicability of grants
to existing client baseMaintain and update database of grant
opportunities applicable to clients
- Develop funding plans for clients and maintain communications on any
updates to the opportunities
Write, review and edit various grants for public sector clients,
including Tribes, municipalities, local governments, and utilities:
- Prepare well-crafted grant applications to assist public sector
clients in securing project funding
- Draft grant templates to streamline work processes
- Create efficiencies to simplify grant writing when appropriate
- Submit grants on behalf of clients and follow up with grant agencies
for status updates, as requested
Project manage grant proposals:
- Lead individual grant efforts with clients, ensuring timely drafting
and submission
- Collaborate with other team members and both internal and client
subject matter experts to coordinate, develop and incorporate
technical grant content
- Coordinate larger team efforts around key grant programs to which
multiple clients apply
Support grant compliance to ensure all legal equirements are followed:
- Monitor specified grant record retention protocols
- Ensure timely reporting, develop report narratives and complete
required documentation, as appropriate
- Assist in developing compliance processes for public sector clients
- Handle all grant assignments with confidentiality
Qualifications
- Bachelor\'s degree required.
- 3 to 5 years of writing/editing experience required. Grant writing
experience preferred.
- Experience working with public sector clients-municipalities, local
governments, utilities, Tribes-preferred.
- Excellent writing, comprehension, and organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work extended periods as needed
based on specific grant solicitations at given times in the year.
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills for internal
(team) and external (client) communications.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Interest in taking something from concept to significant
growth/future buildout and playing a leadership role.
Additional Information
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