Program Manager - Grant Writing Emphasis
Company: GNA
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Program Manager - Grant Writing EmphasisFounded in 1993 and
headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Gladstein, Neandross &
Associates (GNA) helps many of the nation's leading businesses and
government agencies develop and implement policies and technologies
that reduce pollution and the use of conventional petroleum
products.GNA works with clients - including corporations,
utilities, public agencies and non-governmental organizations - to
encourage private and public support for the increased use of
alternative fuels in transportation, renewable energy sources in
power generation, and accelerating development and integration of
advanced energy technologies into our economy.GNA's success results
from our wide-ranging experience; commitment to excellence;
technical expertise; in-depth understanding of public policy and
available grant funding programs; and extensive strategic
relationships with industry, government, environmental groups and
impacted communities. For more information about GNA, visit:
www.gladstein.org.We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our
Programs Department. Successful applicants will possess exceptional
writing, including grant-writing, research, communication,
organizational, analytical, customer service, project management,
and follow-up skills. Candidates must have a "can-do" attitude,
willingness to work hard in order to get the job done in a
deadline-driven environment, and a passion for delivering
excellence.Must be a self-starter, with the ability to anticipate,
respond to, and fulfill supervisor, teammate, and client needs.
Candidates must possess a strong work ethic and the ability to
adapt and remain calm when facing unforeseen challenges.
Interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial thinkers with the ability to
communicate complex ideas on paper to diverse audiences and a
passion for knowledge and learning will absolutely thrive in our
office and with our clients. -In addition to the above, the ideal
candidate will be a creative and detail-oriented individual
interested in clean energy, innovative transportation technologies,
and improving air quality.You Possess:This is a "write your own
adventure" position as this position's workload will include
contributing on anywhere between 5-15 different projects in a given
month, with a specific emphasis on project and program management,
as well as significant grant writing, for the clean transportation
and clean energy industries. Your ability to creatively tackle
those projects, continually looking for better solutions to
existing and future challenges, will define your path to success at
GNA. The ideal candidate has the gumption to "manage up", reach
across project teams for support, and ultimately captain their own
ship.We need a candidate who possesses the capabilities to deliver
high-quality intelligence that meet client needs, but also the
awareness to recognize the need to push back and advocate for
alternative approaches to problems.This position is a unique
opportunity at GNA as you will be immediately expected to take on
client and project management responsibilities. There is no normal
"day-to-day" operation - our team's ability to efficiently and
fluidly shift gears from project to project is what makes us
valuable to our clients but also what makes us proud of our
work.Additional Skills: --- -Project management: -Provide efficient
and cost-effective results on both client and company projects.
Must be capable of independently setting, tracking, and reporting
on progress related for multiple project and billable hour goals
and ensuring other team members on a given project are given and
follow through on assignments. Must regularly report on progress,
challenges, and approach to team leaders and management. ---
-Client Relations: -Professionally interact with industry contacts
and clients on a regular basis, understand their business needs,
provide consistent and well-prepared status reports on
deliverables, manage and address unexpected developments, and
communicate research and recommendations in a confidence-inspiring
manner. --- -Research: -Conduct primary and secondary research on a
broad spectrum of market, technical, and policy issues and assist
in the development and production of high-quality reports which
provide this research to either specific or broad audiences. Be
able to translate detailed and/or nuanced technical information
into readily understandable and actionable information for you
target audience. ---Grant Writing: Write highly complex grant
applications to private, non-profit, and public sector
organizations for GNA clients in the area of clean transportation.
--- -Communications: -Prepare regular memos on project status for
clients and for staff. Create publication-quality and client-ready
written reports, marketing materials, correspondence, grant
applications, presentations, and other communications that clearly
and concisely summarize project goals, accomplishments and
recommendations in the most compelling manner for the appropriate
audience. --- -Outreach and Organization: -Develop and implement
strategies to communicate the objective of projects to diverse
audiences, including business, government, non-profit organizations
and community groups. Conduct surveying, data gathering, and
informational awareness campaigns via telephone, internet, in
person, and other outreach strategies. Interface directly with a
variety of contacts in to gather information for various projects.
--- -Presentations: Prepare and deliver written and oral
presentations which effectively distill and communicate GNA's
and/or our client's project efforts, goals, and recommendations.
--- -Business Development: Lead and assist in the identification
and new project and revenue opportunities with existing and
potential clients. --- -Firm Promotion: Actively contribute to the
firm's development and growth by participating in internal
initiatives such as administration, human resources, marketing,
infrastructure development, and team development.Additional Duties-
Lead grant / incentive application and reporting efforts in the
clean transportation sector- External client project and
communications management- Internal resource and communications
management- External and internal project and incentive application
management- Support project planning and 18-month projections-
Support cross-department efforts- Publish regular financial and
project reports for senior managers- Identify, develop, and
implement more efficient workflow and management practices-
Implement performance reviews for staff / direct reports- Implement
budget and contract management efforts / proactive contract
renewalsRequirements- Must have experience with grant writing and
additional preference, but not required, for transportation /
infrastructure experience- Demonstrated experience leading and
developing staff.- Demonstrated outstanding oral, written, and
presentation skills- Demonstrated project management excellence-
Demonstrated successes with external and internal stakeholder
relationship management (including issue identification and
mitigation)- Demonstrated implementation of more efficient business
practice, workflow, or management approach- Demonstrated project
management, including task allocations, staff management, delivery
gates, and invoice management- Demonstrated excellence in meeting
or exceeding project budget goals- Demonstrated experience in
financial modeling, budget projections, and future staffing
requirements- Transportation, energy, logistics, infrastructure,
financial, government or experience in a related field preferred-
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office- Ability to work at a
computer for the majority of the day- MBA or MPA preferred- Ability
to travel up to 10% of the time.This full-time, staff position
offers an annual salary, as well as a full benefits package,
including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
insurance on the first day of the month after hire. We also offer
401(k) plans and performance-based bonus opportunities.Gladstein,
Neandross & Associates (GNA) values a diverse workforce and is
committed to providing equal opportunity employment for all
individuals. GNA prohibits any form of discrimination, harassment,
intimidation, or bullying, including but not limited to actual or
perceived characteristics of age, race, color, ancestry, national
origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, physical disability,
mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical
condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or any
other protected class as defined by California and federal law.No
Agencies. No Sponsorship. EOE.
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