Communication and Grant Specialist, DEFENDS
About The Position
The Communication and Grant Specialist, DEFENDS, is a pivotal, high-impact role at the intersection of cutting-edge defence innovation, academia, and national sovereignty. Supporting the Dual-Use Ecosystem for Future Engineering, National Defence, and Sovereignty (DEFENDS), you will serve as the primary conduit between complex academic research and federal/provincial funding bodies, positioning the University of Alberta at the forefront of Canada’s defence priorities. In this sophisticated position, you will lead the drafting of complex, high-stakes grant proposals, translate technical milestones into rigorous progress reports, and manage external-facing digital and marketing content. Your expertise in technical communication will ensure that highly specialized engineering advancements are clearly articulated into compelling value propositions that maintain stakeholder confidence and secure ongoing financial backing. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a skilled professional to drive the growth of a secure, multi-sector ecosystem and directly contribute to the advancement of national security technologies.
Requirements
- Expertise in technical communication.
Responsibilities
- Lead the drafting of complex, high-stakes grant proposals.
- Translate technical milestones into rigorous progress reports.
- Manage external-facing digital and marketing content.
- Ensure highly specialized engineering advancements are clearly articulated into compelling value propositions.
- Maintain stakeholder confidence and secure ongoing financial backing.
- Drive the growth of a secure, multi-sector ecosystem.
- Contribute to the advancement of national security technologies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
