Project Manager, Federal Grant Administrator

Summary

Join Sand Cherry Associates as a Project Manager, Federal Grant Administrator, responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of large-scale, complex grant applications. You will prepare and submit grant applications to federal, state, and local agencies, ensuring compliance with regulations. This remote position requires strong project management skills, experience with federal grants (ideally DOE), and excellent communication abilities. The role involves working cross-functionally, maintaining accurate records, and producing regular status updates. Qualified candidates must meet minimum requirements and be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive, communicative work culture.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of experience writing federal grant applications and administration, specifically from the Department of Energy (DOE) is required
• Strong knowledge of federal grant application regulations, policies, and best practices
• Strong knowledge of project and program management methodology and techniques
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to deliver competing priorities in a timely manner
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to be able to generate presentations and status updates on a range of topics. Ability to flex in communications style and output depending on audience / associated requirements
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Prior use of project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.) required
• Qualified candidates must meet the minimum requirements and be fully authorized to work in the United States, without requiring visa sponsorship or C2C status
• Bachelor’s degree is required in Environment Sciences, Engineering, Business, Public Policy or related degree

Responsibilities

• In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, prepare and submit grant applications to federal, state and local agencies
• Manage existing grants from the Department of Energy (DOE)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and funding requirements throughout the entire lifecycle of the grants
• Accurately record all grant-related activities, including application submission, approvals, expenditures, and reports
• Audit grant budgets to ensure funds are allocated according to grant guideline
• Produce regular communications and status updates as required by various audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with environmental projects is a plus
• PMP certification desirable

Benefits

• This role is a 6+ month consulting contract and the hourly rate range is $75 - $90
• Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry
• Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization
• We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce
• Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients
• This position is remote and may work across all time zones throughout the US, although primarily Mountain or Central Time