Sr. Grant Writer/Program Integrator

**Senior Grant Writer / Grant Development Specialist** **Apex Applied Technology, LLC (AATech)** **Location:** Arizona / Remote or Hybrid **Position Type:** Full\-Time or Contract, depending on qualifications Apex Applied Technology, LLC (AATech) is an Arizona\-based engineering, technical assistance, and professional consulting firm serving Tribal Nations, rural communities, nonprofit organizations, agricultural producers, local governments, and other underserved communities. Since 2010, AATech has supported federally funded projects involving water and wastewater infrastructure, agriculture and food systems, economic and community development, climate resilience, renewable energy, workforce development, and technical assistance. AATech is seeking an experienced **Senior Grant Writer / Grant Development Specialist** who can independently lead the development of complex, competitive grant applications with minimal supervision. This position requires more than strong writing skills. The successful candidate must be able to review and interpret funding opportunities, develop grant strategies, identify information gaps, conduct research, coordinate with clients and technical staff, develop project work plans and measurable outcomes, and produce comprehensive, submission\-ready applications. We are looking for someone who is **independent but highly collaborative, confident but open\-minded, and experienced but willing to listen, learn, and adapt.** **Key Responsibilities** * Review NOFOs, RFAs, and other funding announcements. * Determine eligibility, application requirements, scoring criteria, deadlines, and documentation needs. * Develop grant strategies, application checklists, schedules, and information requests. * Independently prepare complete grant applications, including: * Project narratives * Statements of need * Goals and objectives * Work plans and scopes of work * Tasks, milestones, and deliverables * Performance measures and outcomes * Community engagement strategies * Organizational capacity sections * Sustainability and evaluation plans * Budget narratives and justifications * Conduct research using credible federal, state, Tribal, academic, and other authoritative sources. * Help transform broad client ideas into clearly defined and fundable projects. * Identify weaknesses or missing information and recommend solutions. * Coordinate with project managers, engineers, clients, partners, and subject matter experts. * Ensure consistency among narratives, budgets, schedules, and supporting documents. * Track forms, attachments, letters of support, certifications, and other application requirements. * Conduct quality\-control and compliance reviews before submission. * Deliver polished, substantially submission\-ready applications for final management review. **Expected Level of Independence** This is a **senior\-level position**. After receiving a funding opportunity, project concept, and relevant background information, t