Director of Government & Grant Management - Olathe, KS

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Olathe, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the primary point of contact for all government-related activities, focusing on developing and managing the Federal (USAF) current contract and upcoming renewal process. The role also leads Sourcewell contract relationships and grant management to support R&D and business growth initiatives. We are seeking an entrepreneurial individual with a strong track record for a high-impact role in a growing company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
Experience with SAM.gov, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), Grants.gov, and state procurement portals.
Demonstrated success managing government relationships within the DoD, contracts, grants, and/or public funding programs.
Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract/grant management systems.

Nice To Haves

US Armed Forces Veteran highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
Develop and execute business development strategies to expand market presence within federal, state, and local government aviation agencies.
Lead grant research and proposal development efforts to identify and secure potential funding opportunities.
Manage and administer government contracts at the federal, state, and municipal levels, specifically managing DoD contracts, FAR and DFAR acquisition regulations, and international contract terms.
Manage and update Government database, e.g. SAM, CPARs.
Maintain, update, and negotiate customer and supplier terms and conditions, including incorporation and administration of applicable prime contract flow-down requirements.
Lead the end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and Request for Information (RFI) process, including opportunity evaluation, proposal development, pricing strategy, and submission.
Monitor government procurement portals and industry forecasts to identify upcoming contract opportunities and strategic initiatives.
Represent the organization at industry conferences, government meetings, and aviation events.
Establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, procurement officials, airport authorities, and aviation stakeholders.
Research and identify new government grant opportunities, cooperative agreements, and public funding resources.
Monitor funding announcements from federal, state, county, and municipal agencies.
Coordinate proposal development, application submissions, and support documentation, coordinating communication and managing reporting requirements.
Collaborate with leadership and appropriate teams to develop funding strategies and project narratives.