Director of Government and Grant Management

OMNI Human Resource Management•Olathe, KS

About The Position

Global Ground Support, a manufacturer of aviation ground support equipment serving commercial, private, military, and government customers worldwide, is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Government and Grant Management. Based in Olathe, Kansas, the company is part of the Air T family of companies. The role leads and expands government business development efforts and serves as the primary point of contact for government entities and agency partners. The Director oversees proposal development, contract and grant opportunities, and key government relationships, helping the company build on its established presence in government and military aviation markets.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in government contracting with the DoD, including proposal development, contract administration, and customer engagement.
Proven success managing complex proposals, bids, grants, or government procurement opportunities from identification through award.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing proposals, reports, presentations, policy documents, and stakeholder correspondence.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage effectively with government agencies, industry partners, and internal leadership.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10–15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

United States Armed Forces Veteran is highly preferred.
Experience in aviation, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or another industrial environment is preferred.
An advanced degree and/or specialized certification in grant or contract management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary business development lead for relationships with federal, state, local, and military government entities.
Identify, develop, and manage government contract opportunities aligned with company objectives.
Lead proposal planning, development, and submission activities.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to gather information and prepare compliant, competitive proposals.
Manage relationships with government agencies, procurement officials, and industry partners.
Identify and evaluate grant funding opportunities that support business growth and strategic initiatives.
Support and expand opportunities associated with Global Ground Support's Sourcewell preferred contractor designation.
Ensure government contracts and grant activities align with company objectives and compliance requirements.
Keep internal stakeholders informed about opportunity pipelines, proposal activity, and contract status.