Grant Resource Specialist

• Research and Identify Opportunities:
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate federal, state, and private grant programs relevant to law enforcement training and equipment.
  • Curate opportunities into a centralized grant warehouse accessible to internal staff and client agencies.
  • Seek after grant opportunities and write grants for VirTra to be awarded grants for conducting training and development of training resources.
• Education & Train Agencies:
  • Design and deliver workshops, webinars, and training sessions on grant writing, compliance, and application best practices.
  • Provide clear examples, templates, and case studies that illustrate successful approaches.
• Consultation & Coaching:
  • Conduct one-on-one consultations with agencies to assess their needs, identify aligned funding opportunities, and prepare them to apply.
  • Guide agencies through the entire grant process offering direction, resources, and strategies, while leaving the final submission in their control.
• Resource Development:
  • Create comprehensive toolkits, checklists, and templates that simplify the grant process.
  • Maintain and expand the grant warehouse as a living resource, ensuring agencies have access to current and relevant information.
  • Research and write grants and grant examples.
• Partnerships & Networking:
  • Collaborate with federal, state, and nonprofit organizations to expand law enforcement access to funding support networks.
  • Partner with Marketing to build online platforms and facilitate networking events connecting agencies with funders, grant writers, and peers.
• Advocacy & Storytelling:
  • Collect and share success stories that highlight the impact of law enforcement agencies successfully securing grants.
  • Advocate for the importance of funding law enforcement programs by raising awareness of challenges and opportunities.
• Follow-up Support:
  • Provide agencies with compliance guidance, project tracking resources, and post-award coaching to ensure successful implementation of funded initiatives.
• Maintain Grant Intelligence:
  • Track changes in federal and state funding priorities, legislation, and compliance requirements, and communicate updates to clients.
• Develop Assessment Tools:
  • Create standardized needs assessment surveys or checklists that agencies can use to align their requests with funding priorities.
• Benchmark Best Practices:
  • Research and compile examples of successful grant applications and strategies used by similar agencies and package them into reference materials.
• Facilitate Peer Learning:
  • Organize peer-to-peer roundtables or user groups where agencies can share experiences, lessons learned, and grant strategies.
• Build Internal Knowledge Base:
  • Maintain an internal archive of FAQs, case studies, and example narratives for quick reference when assisting agencies.
• Support Proposal Readiness:
  • Help agencies prepare required attachments (e.g., budgets, letters of support, project outlines) by providing templates and quality checks.
  • Research and write proposals.
• Compliance Preparation:
  • Provide agencies with mock reviews or compliance checklists before they submit their applications.
• Grant Readiness Workshops:
  • Train agencies on organizational readiness topics such as data collection, budget preparation, and narrative development.
• Performance Tracking Guidance:
  • Advise agencies on how to design measurable objectives and track outcomes once funded.
• Client Follow-Up:
  • Conduct periodic check-ins with agencies after training or workshops to evaluate how resources were applied and identify additional support needs.
• Knowledge Sharing with Marketing & Sales:
  • Provide insight into funding trends that could help Marketing and Sales better align VirTra’s messaging with available grants.
• Metrics & Reporting:
  • Collect internal metrics (e.g., number of agencies trained, workshops delivered, resources used) to measure the effectiveness of the grant support program.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to advance the effectiveness of the grant support program and organization mission.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and private grant funding programs relevant to law enforcement and public safety.
• Ability to clearly explain complex grant requirements in a way that is accessible and actionable for clients.
• Skilled in designing and delivering workshops, webinars, and training sessions for diverse audiences.
• Strong consulting and coaching abilities with the capacity to guide clients through structured processes without assuming direct control.
• Proficiency in developing practical resources such as toolkits, templates, and guides.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with law enforcement professionals, government partners, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
• Analytical skills to assess agency needs, align them with funding opportunities, and identify potential challenges.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM/ERP software, and grant management or knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Ability to document, track, and report program activities, including client engagement, training sessions, and success stories.
• Familiarity with law enforcement culture, operational priorities, and community impact considerations are strongly preferred.

• This position is primarily office-based, requiring extensive computer use and digital platforms.
• Occasional travel is required for client consultations, workshops, and conferences.
• Must be able to lift to 20 pounds as needed.

• Experience using AI tools to capture and accelerate the grant lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in grant research, grant writing, training, program coordination, or related consulting roles.
• Demonstrated experience providing training, resources, or consultation related to grants or funding.
• Experience with law enforcement, public safety, or government-funded programs strongly preferred.

• Standard work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with flexibility for deadlines, workshops, or events).
• Domestic travel may be required for training sessions, conferences, or client engagements.
• Pre-employment Drug Test required.
• Pre-employment Background Check required.

VirTra creates intense, immersive training solutions that keep law enforcement officers safe, prepared and armed with excelled skills. We are a meticulous in assuring every aspect of each scenario is the highest quality for maximum realism and learning. This attention to detail is found in every true-to-life scenario, curriculum, recoil kit and electronic device train your team to the highest level of preparedness.