Grant Writing & Development Specialist

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grant Writing & Development Specialist plays a pivotal role in advancing the missions and strategic priorities of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and its supported agencies by serving as the primary driver of grant identification, evaluation, and application development. This position leads the full lifecycle of grant writing, from researching and analyzing funding opportunities to preparing high-quality, compliant, and competitive grant applications that support programs and initiatives across the Lt. Governor’s Office, OCRA, & ISDA. Central to the role is the responsibility for crafting clear, aligned, and compelling grant narratives; coordinating required documentation; synthesizing complex program and fiscal details; and ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the submission process. The Grant Writing & Development Specialist collaborates closely with program teams, finance staff, leadership, and the State Budget Agency to ensure each application is strategically positioned for success and properly integrated into the state’s grants management system.

Requirements

Experience in grants, public administration, policy, finance, or related field required.
Demonstrated experience researching grant opportunities and developing competitive grant applications.
Strong analytical skills, including fiscal analysis, staffing impact assessment, and program alignment evaluation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to simplify complex requirements.
Ability to collaborate effectively with agency staff, finance professionals, agency/initiative leadership, and statewide partners.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
Experience with grant management systems (state systems preferred) or demonstrated ability to learn complex systems quickly.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and research abilities.
Ability to methodically design workflows, map processes, and develop new procedures.
Comfort presenting to leadership and explaining complex program information.
High level of independence, adaptability, and initiative and comfort working with limited information.
Ability to work with discretion and confidentiality.
Relationship-building skills across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
Ability to manage multiple projects and balance competing demands.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Support the initiatives and priorities of the Lieutenant Governor and the agencies under the purview of the Lt. Governor through research, grant development, and coordination activities.
Research and proactively seek, from both public and private sector benefactors, grant opportunities relevant to the mission, priorities, and strategic plans of agencies and initiatives under the purview of the Lieutenant Governor.
Conduct and prepare detailed analyses of potential grant opportunities, including fiscal impact, staffing implications, operational feasibility, programmatic relevance, and alignment with agency goals.
Present grant opportunity summaries, recommendations, and risk/benefit analyses to agency/initiative leadership for consideration and approval.
Upon approval, lead the full grant application development process, ensuring completeness, compliance, and timely submission of all required documents.
Serve as the primary liaison with the State Budget Agency for grant approval, funding source creation, and grant information entry and tracking as required through the State’s Grants Management System.
Collaborate closely with agency/initiative leadership and agency program teams, the Central Business Office finance team, grant compliance staff, and the grant policy & procedure analyst to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
Following grant award, assemble and lead a cross-functional Grant Build Team including, at minimum, the program manager, Grant Policy & Procedure Analyst, and this position.
Assist with facilitating process mapping, program design, and system setup for newly funded programs in the internal grant management system.
Maintain ongoing engagement with each supported agency/initiative leadership to understand shifting missions, priorities, and program strategies.
Provide technical assistance, documentation, and guidance to agency/initiative leadership and staff regarding grant preparation, requirements, audit readiness, and best practices.
Perform other related duties as needed to meet the goals and objectives of the Grant Services team and the Lt. Governor’s Office.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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