Government Grants and RFP Specialist

Employment status: Full-Time

Reports to: Grants & Development Manager

Start date: ASAP

Salary range: $69,500 - $79,900, commensurate with experience

Who We Are

Saga Education is the nonprofit leader in high-impact tutoring, with an ROI that is among the best nationwide. We leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and create more equitable learning for students. Rigorous research shows that high-impact tutoring raises grades and fosters student confidence and a sense of belonging. Saga co-designs and collaborates to develop and implement high-quality tutoring models, offering learning technology and resources to enable effective tutoring. To find out more about Saga Education, visit saga.org.

We are proud to have helped tens of thousands of students over our first decade—now the goal is to partner with states and districts to support the 3 million underserved students who struggle with early literacy and 6th–12th-grade math. Find out how you can be a part of the meaningful change needed to accelerate educational equity. Visit saga.org/change.

Saga Education | Change the Equation

What We Do

Inside each student lives a story waiting to unfold. We know every student is capable of shaping a story of success—in school, and in life. But not every student has had a fair chance to see it. Saga Education envisions a world where students–especially Black and Latinx students–have equitable access to economic and social mobility. To achieve this, Saga seeks to establish high-impact, in-school-day math tutoring as an integrated part of a student’s education, as a proven response to accelerating educational equity.

Our research shows our program works–not only to raise math scores but to foster the confidence and sense of belonging that underpin all academic success. As a trusted leader in building powerful tutoring programs, Saga provides the resources and tools to enable all districts to take advantage of our expertise. Saga has the evidence and experience to know what works.

What You’ll Do

The Government Grants and RFP Specialist plays a critical role in the project management, development, and writing of federal and state government grant proposals and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) / Invitations to Bid (ITBs) from school districts and state departments of education to support the advancement of Saga’s mission. The Government Grants and RFP Specialist will analyze government grants, Requests for Proposals, and Invitations to Bid for requirements, develop and format proposal response text, incorporate edits, and provide leadership in the grant, RFP, and ITB process. Central to this role is supporting a range of education, research and development, and technology work, including the co-authoring of new proposals and supporting the ongoing reporting of a number of grants and school district RFPs/ITBs. This work often includes strict deadlines that a successful candidate will manage effectively in addition to a variety of other projects and tasks. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals who are collaborative, fun, appreciative of a strong work ethic, and committed to your professional development.

• Duties associated with this position focus primarily on project management, proposal development, and writing.
• In consultation with the Project Director/Principal Investigator, manage the entire proposal process, from concept development through proposal submission, including meeting management, task assignments, timelines, document sharing, and version control.
• Develops and manages Saga Education’s government, RFP, and ITB response process and coordinates content with the appropriate subject matter experts across the organization.
• Coordinates the writing and submission of government grants, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Invitations to Bid (ITBs) for Saga Education’s Direct Program and District Partnerships engagements.
• Attends bidder conferences and grant application training sessions hosted by funders, as necessary.
• Provides technical writing assistance to Saga Education for its government grant submissions and responses to RFPs and ITBs.
• Supports the preparation of grant, subcontract, and contract proposals for new research projects and continuation/supplemental funding proposals for existing projects.
• Provides writing, formatting, and editing support for budget justifications, biographical sketches, institutional background descriptions, and other proposal documents.
• Assembles the final proposal package to ensure successful integration of all application components.
• Enters and uploads narrative and key documents into the sponsor-designated online portal or facilitates other means of transmission to the funder or primary applicant.

What We’ll Use To Measure Success

• Communicates Effectively - You deliver clear, multi-mode communication to various audiences
• Action Oriented - You are a self-starter and take on new opportunities with a solutions-oriented approach
• Collaborates - You build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
• 5 years of experience working in a research or education environment, preferably higher education grant proposal writing, research administration, or sponsored programs
• Core Competencies for this position include Grant Proposal Writing, Research Skills, Relationship Building, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, and Team Collaboration
• Prior experience writing and submitting grants (academic, program, etc.), preferably with experience in government and/or AmeriCorps grants
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesize large amounts of information and create compelling narratives and competitive proposals
• Experience collecting, understanding, and analyzing data
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Saga is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. In compliance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, contact recruitment@saga.org.

To remain at the cutting edge of educational innovation and impact, we celebrate and leverage our diversity in all of its intersectional identities and nurture a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. We welcome ideas and perspectives from all employees to fulfill the full promise of our mission. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage veterans and people of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this and all available roles.