Government Grant Writer

Northern Virginia Family Services•Falls Church, VA

7d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants Administration team is looking to hire a skilled, organized, and collaborative Government Grant Writer to develop compelling proposals that secure funding for NVFS programs and services. This role offers the opportunity to use your writing, research, and project management skills to help generate critical funding that advances NVFS’s mission and strengthens the communities we serve. As the Government Grant Writer, you will manage the grant proposal process from prospecting through submission, with a primary focus on federal, state, and local government funding opportunities. You will research funding opportunities and community needs, develop high-quality proposals, coordinate application requirements and timelines, and collaborate across teams to submit accurate and competitive grant applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Studies, Marketing, or related field preferred
Minimum three (3) years experience writing, compiling, and submitting government grant proposals, preferably for human services, housing and homelessness, behavioral health, victims’ services, family services, and/or related programs
Experience developing grant proposals for federal, state, and/or local government funding sources; familiarity with funding from agencies such as the U.S. Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, and Housing and Urban Development, or Virginia agencies such as the Department of Criminal Justice Services, Department of Social Services, and Department of Housing and Community Development, preferred
Demonstrated project management experience, including the ability to independently manage complex, multi-step project from initiation through completion while coordinating multiple stakeholders and deliverables
Excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple programs and departments with diverse staff at all levels to effectively gather information and move projects forward
Proven ability to research, analyze, and systematically compile information from a variety of sources into clear, cohesive materials with strong attention to detail, including translating data and program information into compelling narratives
Ability to interpret federal, state, and local government laws and regulations in relation to grant requirements
Digital and technical proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Successful completion of background checks upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GrantNavigator and/or Monday.com a plus, but not required
Oral and written fluency in English; additional language skills always welcome

Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of NVFS programs, client barriers and needs, and broader human services and systemic issues impacting the communities served by actively engaging in internal program planning and grants team meetings.
Research, identify, and evaluate prospective funding opportunities, including attending pre-application webinars and conferences and synthesize key information for grants and program teams.
Manage tracking of prospective funders utilizing the team’s grants workflow tracking system.
Communicate funding opportunities to the Director of Institutional Grants and recommend grants to pursue based on eligibility, alignment, and competitiveness.
Research and analyze local and regional community needs data for use in grant proposals.
Manage the full grant proposal process, collaborating with grants, program, and finance teams to develop, write, compile, and submit grant applications in a timely and efficient manner.
Create application checklists based on Requests for Proposals/Notice of Funding Opportunities and establish timelines, clearly communicating roles and responsibilities to relevant staff across the organization.
Author and manage proposal content, ensuring the submission of complete, accurate, and high-quality grant applications.
Responsible for completing and/or compiling all application components, which may include letters of intent/inquiry, full proposal narratives, budget narratives, and other requirements as specified by the funder.
Maintain grant files from initial review through closeout using the agency’s grant management database, including uploading documents, applying established naming conventions, and regularly updating grant/project information based on internal and external communications.
Facilitate the internal review process for award documents by program, finance, administration, and executive staff prior to signature.
Conduct peer review of other Grant Writer’s proposals and provide clear, constructive feedback to help improve the quality and competitiveness of submissions.
Participate in regular supervision with the Director of Institutional Grants and provide updates on progress and priorities.
Support the Development and Communications department with events and activities, as needed.
Enter data for record keeping and reporting to meet relevant guidelines.