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Grant Project Specialist

SunSoft Online


Job Location:

Arizona, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 2 - 23
Experience Required: 2years
Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Grant Project Specialist Phoenix Arizona
POSITION DETAILS

Location: Phoenix Arizona 85012 (Hybrid 2 days onsite / 3 days remote. Candidates may choose onsite days.)
Pay Rate: Up to $23.00/hr W2 OR Up to $26.45/hr 1099
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 40 hrs/week
Contract Duration: 05/25/2026 to 12/31/2026
Openings: 1 Position
Closing Date: 05/26/2026 at 3:00 PM Arizona Time


ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a contract staff augmentation opportunity with an Arizona state agency. The selected candidate will work directly with agency staff in a professional and collaborative environment supporting programs that benefit veterans and their families throughout Arizona.

Under the supervision of the Grants Coordinator Senior the Grant Project Specialist supports the administration of contracts grants grant-funded programs and awarding of community-based grants. The role includes project coordination compliance oversight grant management support and technical assistance for veteran-focused programs such as suicide prevention mental health/substance abuse employment support trauma treatment training and other community-based initiatives.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive and review VDF applications for compliance
Present grant applications to committees
Process veteran funding approvals and denials
Support grant and contract administration activities
Assist with compliance monitoring and reporting
Coordinate grant-funded projects and community-based programs
Collaborate with agency staff and strategic partners on grant opportunities


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 1 year of administrative experience
Minimum 1 year of grants administration experience
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

IMPORTANT: All required skills and experience must appear clearly on your resume. Resumes that do not explicitly show the required qualifications may not be considered.


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Please confirm YES to all 5 questions before applying:

  1. Currently located in Phoenix Arizona or surrounding areas
  2. US Citizen or Green Card holder with no sponsorship needed now or ever
  3. All required skills listed explicitly on your resume
  4. Pay rate of up to $23.00/hr W2 or $26.45/hr 1099 acceptable
  5. Available for in-person interview within 1 week and able to start within 2 weeks

This opportunity is open to local Phoenix-area candidates only. No visa sponsorship available now or in the future. Candidates on OPT STEM OPT H1B F1 or other visa statuses are not eligible.


HOW TO APPLY
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To:

Subject: Grant Project Specialist - Phoenix Arizona 85012 - Your Full Name

Please send:
Updated resume
Answers to all 5 eligibility questions
Contact information

Qualified applicants will receive a response within 48 hours.


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Requirements
1 year of administrative experience Experience working with Microsoft and Google Workspace 1 year of administrative experience within the grants field


Required Skills:

1 year of administrative experience Experience working with Microsoft and Google Workspace 1 year of administrative experience within the grants field


Required Education:

Bachelor Degree