Wilson & Company is seeking a Funding Administrative Specialist to join our Funding & Grant Services team. This individual will work closely with the team and engineering, planning, and other technical staff in conducting grant research, grant writing, preparing and submitting various federal and state funding applications, preparing presentations for client meetings, graphic design support services, and other miscellaneous funding and grant services tasks.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with technical staff and clients to develop funding strategies for infrastructure projects.
• Research applicable funding opportunities based on the client’s infrastructure priorities and needs.
• Grant writing assistance for various loan and grant funding applications.
• Develop relationships with funding agency organizations and individuals across the southwest region.
• Present at client meetings to address opportunities for funding strategies.
• Develop presentation materials for client and networking opportunities.
• Research applicable funding opportunities based on client’s infrastructure priorities and needs.
• Grant writing assistance for various loan and grant funding applications.
• Develop relationships with funding agency organizations and individuals across the southwest region.
• Present at client meetings to address opportunities for funding strategies.
• Develop presentation materials for client and networking opportunities.

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented individual who is eager to work with others to build relationships and help support project goals.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and manage business relationships with private and public clients.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience with grant writing or technical writing/editing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with state and federal funding programs is highly desired.

Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $36.00

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us:

Wilson & Company has a rich history in planning and design, and the right candidate will become part of our bright future. We provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, surveying, mapping, environmental, and planning services, and employ staff throughout 14 offices in 9 states. The firm was founded in 1932 and provides services to a diverse client base including railroads; municipal, state, and federal agencies; energy, industrial, and commercial companies; and private developers.

The cornerstone of our success is Higher Relationships, standards in Discipline, Intensity, Collaboration, Shared Ownership, and Solutions. Discipline is doing it right, with attention to details without exception. Intensity is doing what it takes to meet and exceed expectations. Collaboration is working together and bringing out the best in each other. Shared Ownership means we adopt the goals of others as our own. Finally, Solutions are achieved in a win-win environment. We value this commitment to Higher Relationships with our employees, clients, and the communities where we live and work. And for you, our culture intends to help you achieve personal and professional success. Come grow with us!

Wilson & Company provides a comprehensive benefits package that encourages employee health and well-being.  We have several options to choose from for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan benefits. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.

Wilson & Company is a federal contractor and subject to various health and safety regulations enforced by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as health and safety requirements of our clients. Wilson & Company is committed to complying with all regulations and requirements, which could include, but are not limited to, vaccination requirements, testing requirements, masking requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements. All regulations and requirements are subject to change, which could impact Wilson & Company policy and requirements for employees.