Funding Specialist

3 days ago

Des Moines, Iowa, United States ISG Full time $65,000 - $125,000
Funding Specialist

Department: Landscape Architecture + Planning

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Des Moines, IA

Compensation: $65,000 - $125,000 / year


Description Founded in 1973, ISG is a multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm, supporting clients throughout the nation. Our mission: simplify solutions—passionately design the future, drives the work we do for our clients. ISG employee owners are motivated by a shared goal to stretch the limits of great design and go above and beyond to positively influence each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. If this sounds like a mission and culture you want to invest in, explore your career potential within our Planning team.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Funding Specialist to join our dynamic architecture and engineering firm. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, preparing, submitting, and managing loan and grant applications from initiation through closeout supporting the firm's projects and initiatives, making strong writing and data entry skills essential to the role. Your expertise will enable our team to secure funding for innovative designs and engineering solutions that positively impact our clients and communities. Given the nature of this work, it is critical that you can work efficiently and effectively under the pressure of funding application deadlines.

Essential Duties
  • Identify and evaluate local, state, federal, and private funding opportunities that align with the firm's project objectives and client needs. Funding opportunities may include SRF and other state agencies, CDBG, USDA, EPA, DOT, COGs, to name a few
  • Stay updated on industry trends, changes in funding criteria, and deadlines for applications
  • Complete grant applications that span a great variety of geographies, business units, and granting entities, requiring the ability to learn new tasks and processes effectively and efficiently
  • Gather, analyze, and compile necessary information and documentation required for loan and grant applications
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including architects, engineers, and project managers, to develop persuasive narratives and ensure technical accuracy
  • Prepare application schedules, and supporting materials tailored to specific funding requirements
  • Submit complete and timely applications in accordance with funding agency guidelines
  • Analyze multiple funding opportunities and identify where alignment exists, creating a complete funding package for projects that may consist of multiple applications or funding sources
  • Accountable to manage each application and ensure that they are progressing on applications in a timely manner to meet deadlines
  • Monitor the progress of submitted applications and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholders
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the firm and client or organizations applying for the grant.
  • Coordinate communication and meetings with funding agencies as needed
  • Analyze success rates and provide insights for continuous improvement of application strategies
  • Be an accountable, eager, and creative employee owner Maintain a growth mindset with the potential to develop, build and lead a team
We've listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components.  We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we're open to a conversation—let's talk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • 3+ years of experience in grant writing, loan application preparation, or a related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field, preferred, but not required
  • A background in architecture, engineering, or construction management is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of public and private funding programs relevant to architecture, engineering, and construction projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to craft compelling proposals
  • Proficiency in budgeting, data analysis, and project management tools
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple applications simultaneously
  • Familiarity with compliance requirements and regulations of common funding agencies

ISG Employee Owner Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
  • Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Bi-annual profit sharing
  • Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Bereavement leave
  • Supplemental voluntary benefits
  • Short term and long-term disability
  • Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
  • Cell phone plan reimbursement
  • Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel

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