Grant Writer

Grant Writer

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a Grant Writer for a position in the Finance Section. This role is strategically integral in positioning the office to successfully obtain federal, state, and private grant funding and in reporting programmatic progress towards meeting grant objectives once awarded. This position will work a hybrid in-person / remote schedule, with an expectation of in office work 2-3 days / week alternating. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is at 30 E. Broad St Columbus, Ohio 43215.

As a member of a three-person team, the grant writer performs the following duties :

• Research and identify federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities that align with the Attorney General Office's (AGO) goals, programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with program staff and leadership to gather data, intended outcomes, and narratives for inclusion in grant applications.
• Develop and write persuasive, compliant grant proposals, applications, and supporting documentation for competitive funding opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal departments, program managers, and finance staff to gather required data, statistics, and programmatic information.
• Prepare detailed budgets, narratives, and justifications in alignment with grant guidelines and the AGO's internal policies and procedures.
• Track and manage multiple grant application deadlines and submission processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Complete modifications for each grant through our GAN / GAM process.
• Maintain a detailed grants calendar, tracking deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure applications comply with all grant guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of proposals submitted, awarded, declined, and pending.
• Maintain payroll tracking for grant-funded positions.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Required Skills in a Successful Candidate :

Candidates will be expected to provide a writing sample as part of the interview process.

Job Skills : Accounting and Finance, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration. The Ohio Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks : Criminal history, Driving record, Taxes, Drug Test. In addition, an internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.