SALES/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT • USA • HYBRID/REMOTE Job Ref: 2620 We are looking for a results-driven self-starting Grant Writer to manage our efforts in accessing funding from state and local entities for broadband services delivery. There is an unprecedented effort by the government to bring broadband services to all us citizens. More than $50B will be spent in this area. Airspan has the products to support this effort. This position reports to SVP of North America Sales, SVP of Sales, Americas, The candidate will work directly with the SVP of Sales, Americas, VP of Government and Strategic Affairs and Systems Architects in drafting and submitting broadband grants to state and federal authorities. Job Responsibilities: Prepares proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals. Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings. Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and transmittal. Enters and monitors tracking data. Coordinates requirements with contributors and contributes proposal status information to review meetings. Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information, coordinating submissions and collections, and identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals. Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation. Writes, revises, and edits drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials. Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding and coordinating printing. Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases. Obtains approvals by reviewing proposal with key providers and project managers. Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Qualifications / Skills: Presentation skills Written communication Graphic design skills Technical documentation Layout skills Problem solving Deadline-oriented Process improvement Coordination Strategic planning Market knowledge Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Media, or related field Minimum of 1-year experience in grant writing, prospect research, general fundraising or a minimum of 2 years comparable and transferable skills acquired in a professional setting
