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:

Currently located in Phoenix, Arizona or surrounding areas?

US Citizen or Green Card holder with no sponsorship needed now or ever?

All required skills listed explicitly on your resume?

Pay rate of up to $23.00/hr W2 or $26.45/hr 1099 acceptable?

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: talent@sunsoftonline.com

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

Local candidates only — you must currently reside in the Phoenix AZ metro area (or relevant city) at time of submission. Your resume must show your current city and state. Candidates who are not local will be withdrawn immediately.

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