Grants Project Manager

ABOUT CFS
Climate Finance Solutions (CFS) is a global consultancy that helps companies and organizations secure large-scale grant funding to develop and scale their high-impact climate solutions. The CFS team has a strong track record of success, having secured over $1.5 billion in grant funding. CFS is mission-driven, aiming to provide equitable access to the climate funding ecosystem. It is focused on supporting high-impact, climate-related ventures, and training and growing high-potential hires to develop the next class of leaders in climate.

SUMMARY
As a Grants Project Manager, you will play a vital role in the successful administration and development of grants within our organization. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire grant application process, from client kick-off to submission. This role requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the fulfillment of grant objectives. You’ll need an in-depth knowledge of most federal funding agencies like the Department of Energy, United States Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protective Agency, and National Science Foundation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Application and Review:

• Lead the preparation and submission of grant applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between our CFS team and the client/partners.
• Develop project timeline and milestones based on solicitation requirements.
• Create project tasks that align with the funding solicitation and are assigned to the appropriate team members.
• Manage client expectations by setting “go” and “no-go” points with clear instructions.
• Provide weekly status updates to the client on project status and pending action items.

Team Leadership:

• Provide clear direction and leadership to the writing team assigned to you.
• Set goals and objectives for the team and individual team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Check-in on available capacity from the team for project forecasting.
• Competency with assigning appropriate team members to projects based on area of expertise.
• Awareness of team members working threshold to avoid burnout.

Communication:

• Maintain open and effective communication channels within the team.
• Communicate project updates, expectations, and changes to team members.
• Act as a liaison between the writing team and upper management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., business administration, public administration, nonprofit management). Priority given to applicants with graduate degrees.
• Fluency in English required.
• Minimum of three years’ previous experience in grant project management, including managing teams of people working on grants. Candidates with prior grant writing experience preferred.
  • Certifications in pre-award research administration preferred - i.e. GPA, CGP, or CRA/CPRA.
• Documented history of at least three years of funded grant awards for which candidate was project manager.
• Deep understanding of federal agencies including but not limited to the Department of Energy, United States Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protective Agency, and National Science Foundation.
• Familiarity with federal SF424 forms.
• Understanding of the Justice40 Initiative; can speak confidently about the agency's interests and requirements.
• Strong knowledge of federal grant compliance and regulations requirements (2 CFR 200) and federal grant budgets and standard forms (SF424 family).
• Working knowledge of federal grant submission platforms (SAM.gov, Grants.gov Workspace, and eXCHANGE). Additional working knowledge of state grant submission platforms preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using project management tools Asana and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to the organization's mission and values.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY
Climate Finance Solutions values diversity and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment. We firmly believe that a broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences is essential for addressing the complex challenges of climate change. We promote climate and social justice through our climate projects and within our own team. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities––including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, indigenous people, and people with disabilities––to apply to positions within the company. CFS is a member company of Empowering Diversity in Clean Tech (EDICT)

COMPENSATION: $70 - 100 per hour, commensurate with experience
Position Type: Contractor
Location: Remote