Senior Grant Writer and Researcher

NEW JERSEY REENTRY CORPORATION•Jersey City, NJ

2d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Grant Writer & Researcher is responsible for leading NJRC’s grant development strategy by securing and managing complex public and private funding opportunities. This role oversees the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research and proposal development to post-award reporting and compliance, and serves as a subject matter expert for research, evaluation, and data-driven storytelling. This is a full-time position, located in Kearny, New Jersey.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in grant writing and research, with a strong record of securing significant funding from government and/or private sources.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-year, or multi-million-dollar grant proposals.
Experience in the nonprofit or public sector; familiarity with workforce development, reentry, or human services strongly preferred.
Experience with grant compliance, reporting, audits, and funder relationships.
Advanced grant writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Strong analytical, research, and data interpretation skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority deadlines independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management or CRM systems.
Strong project management, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strategic thinking and funding acumen
High attention to detail and accountability
Leadership and mentoring ability
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Sound judgment and discretion
Commitment to NJRC’s mission, values, and populations served
Bachelor’s degree required in History, Economics, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Nonprofit Management, Policy, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in or completion of a graduate, doctoral, or professional degree program (e.g., MPA, MSW, MPH, JD, PhD, or related disciplines) is strongly preferred.
Candidates currently pursuing advanced degrees, including law students or doctoral candidates with evening or flexible academic schedules, are encouraged to apply.
Degrees specifically in communications are not required.

Responsibilities

Lead the research, development, writing, and submission of complex federal, state, local, and private grant proposals.
Develop and manage NJRC’s grant strategy and pipeline in alignment with organizational priorities and funding goals.
Serve as the primary liaison with funders regarding proposal development, reporting, compliance, and renewals.
Collaborate with executive leadership, program leadership, and finance to develop compelling narratives, logic models, budgets, and sustainability plans.
Oversee post-award grant management, including compliance monitoring, progress reporting, and outcome measurement.
Design and support research and evaluation frameworks to assess program effectiveness and organizational impact.
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to support grant reports, funding justifications, and strategic decision-making.
Maintain high-quality grant documentation, institutional data, and funding records.
Mentor and guide associate-level grant staff, as applicable.
Stay current on funding trends, policy changes, and best practices in nonprofit grantmaking and research.
Perform additional duties as assigned.