Grants Administration Analyst

Kimley-Horn • Richardson, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Grants Professional for their Richardson, Texas (TX) office. This in-office position will primarily support engineering teams in assisting public sector clients with pursuing private grants. The role also involves planning and organizing grant opportunities that clients are most interested in, and effectively tracking them.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Planning, Finance, English, Public Administration, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in grant writing, administration, and management.
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization and externally to clients.
• Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to elevate others and work well in a team environment.
• History of successfully writing and winning grants.
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving market needs and internal processes.
• History of working in teams, providing a collaborative environment, and consensus-building with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong ability to gather, interpret, and convey technical information.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Locating, applying for, and administering grants on behalf of clients, including local governments, agencies, and organizations, for public infrastructure development and projects.
• Identifying funding sources from federal, state, and local agencies, as well as Legislative Appropriations, foundations, or other third-party/private organizations.
• Establishing organizational tools to facilitate grant management.
• Leveraging data management tools to organize grant information.
• Maintaining the annual program calendar through strategic business planning, including identifying clients, projects, and grants, and proposing targeted outreach to internal partners and clients.
• Researching and understanding the requirements of a wide variety of grants and third-party funding opportunities.
• Developing and assisting in the creation of grant proposals, completing grant-specific reports, and assembling grant applications.
• Partnering with engineering and planning teams to match appropriate grants to client needs.
• Directly communicating and coordinating with clients.
• Coordinating with internal partners at Kimley-Horn regarding technical aspects of grant application requirements.
• Supporting the engineering team in third-party funding applications.
• Coordinating with the marketing team for graphics and support.
• Managing grant submittals on behalf of clients as requested.
• Performing other similar duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level