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Funding Specialist
Helena, Montana, United States
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***Strong written communication abilities and an understanding of general bookkeeping, accounting, and/or payroll experience. Grant writing or funding experience would be a huge plus, but not a must. We are willing to train.***


Responsibilities:

  • Support state and federal grant and loan activities for public infrastructure projects through all phases, including pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout.
  • Research funding opportunities, prepare and submit application materials, coordinate project requirements, track deadlines, and support follow-up activities.
  • Assist with award acceptance, post-award administration, compliance monitoring, reimbursement requests, reporting, payment tracking, and closeout documentation.
  • Maintain accurate and organized project records, including correspondence, approvals, submissions, and supporting documentation.
  • Review funding, compliance, labor, and project records for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and adherence to applicable requirements. 

 

Additional Responsibilities as needed

  • Assist with client, agency, contractor, and stakeholder coordination; prepare meeting materials; and document assigned follow-up items. 
  • Perform quality-control reviews of funding deliverables
  • Participate in training and professional development to maintain current knowledge of funding programs, regulations, and agency guidance. 
  • Complete other funding and project-support duties assigned by the Funding Manager

 

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of grant and loan programs, compliance, and financial management.
  • Experience supporting applications, reporting, budgets, reimbursements, and funding requirements.
  • Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and use Microsoft Office effectively. 

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience in grant writing, grant administration, funding, project support, public administration, finance, communications, or a related field. 

Benefits and Compensation:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus Time for Billable Overtime Hours
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • Traditional & Roth 401k plans with Immediate Company Match
  • Paid Health Insurance for Employee (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick & Vacation Time
  • Family-Oriented Environment
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • First-time Home Buyers Program
  • Parental Leave

 

Primary Location: Helena, MT

Schedule: Full-time


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