[Remote] Grant Writer II - Grant Services Department - Remote Work Schedule

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization that aims to meet the health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people. The Grant Writer II will develop grant proposals and manage pre-award activities to secure funding for health projects benefitting these communities.

Responsibilities

• Researches local, State and Federal funding sources, foundations, and corporations, and identifies appropriate funding strategies for projects and initiatives
• Utilizes knowledge of ANTHC priorities and funding needs to connect viable funding opportunities with projects across campus
• Conducts research to provide supporting documentation to proposals in compliance with funder requirements
• Coordinates with grant team members to collect data, community statistics, graphs, maps, articles and related information for analysis in preparation for grant proposal development
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with staff across the organization to stay informed about ANTHC initiatives, priorities, projects and current funding needs
• Serves as the primary point of contact for ANTHC program staff
• Manages a portfolio of grant proposal projects, coordinating completion of multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely, compliant, and accurate submissions
• Organizes and conducts meetings with program staff to develop the proposal, budget and other documents required by the funder
• Provides subject matter expertise on funders, forms, databases, financial allowances, Code of Federal Regulations, policies and procedures
• Edits proposal narratives and accompanying documents to ensure the proposal is technically responsive to the grant opportunity. May write narrative for grant proposals based on ANTHC need
• Conducts risk assessments and provides recommendations for mitigating risk in collaboration with other departments
• Creates project budgets that accurately represent project costs and are in alignment with allowable costs in accordance with funder requirements and the Code of Federal Regulations
• Navigates complex federal and state databases to ensure submission of proposals
• Supports Directors, Program Managers and accountants in routine grant management activities
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Skills

• Knowledge of Alaska Native culture and the Alaska Tribal Health System
• Knowledge of standard regulations and principles of grant programs
• Knowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Knowledge of standard budgeting and Excel program use
• Knowledge of customer services concepts and practices
• Knowledge of grant funding processes and regulations
• Skill in developing grant proposals
• Skill in project and time management
• Skill in researching and interpreting grant solicitations
• Skill in developing and administering project timelines
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines
• Skill in self-education
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications
• Skill in working independently
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and principles of grant programs
• Skill in leading professional work groups and mentoring employees
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, public health or a related field
• Non-supervisory - Four (4) years of successful grant writing/proposal development for federal or state funders, and/or private foundations
• Experience in the Alaska Tribal Health System

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

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