Grant and Financial Incentive Manager

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams and locations.

We are seeking a Grant and Financial Incentive Manager who is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing grants and incentives to support Blue's infrastructure projects. This key role involves developing strategic processes to evaluate all facility and infrastructure projects against potential funding opportunities and coordinating with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, Supply Chain and Government Relations. This role will oversee the entire grant lifecycle, from pre-award research and proposal development to post-award implementation and reporting. This position requires a proactive leader with a strong ability to navigate complex funding landscapes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with all regulations. By effectively leveraging grants and incentives, the manager will play a crucial role in enhancing the financial sustainability and innovation capacity of Blue’s infrastructure initiatives .

This role includes the following key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement processes to identify infrastructure projects eligible for grants and incentives
• Identify and share applicable projects with the Government Relations and Finance teams to explore opportunities
• Coordinate with Government Relations, Finance, Legal, and other functional support teams to pursue and secure the applicable grants and incentives
• Lead the preparation and submission of grant applications and proposals during the "Pre-Award" phase
• Manage the "Award" phase, including application review, negotiation, and acceptance of grants and incentives
• Oversee the "Post-Award" phase with responsibility for implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closeout activities
• Collaborate with Government Relations to establish and maintain relationships with funding agencies and grantors
• Work with Legal and Finance groups to ensure compliance with all grant and incentive requirements, regulations, and reporting obligations
• Disseminate information on funding opportunities and requirements across relevant departments
• Continuously improve the grant management process to align with best practices and organizational objectives
• Adjust strategies in response to changing business environments and regulations
• Develop and deliver training sessions for staff on grant and incentive processes and strategies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field
•  Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant management or financial incentive programs
• Proven track record of successfully managing the full grant lifecycle, from proposal to closeout
• Strong understanding of grant compliance requirements and processes
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex funding opportunities
• Exceptional communication skills to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field
• Experience working in the aerospace or infrastructure industry
• Demonstrated success in securing large-scale grants or financial incentives
• Proficiency in grant management software and tools
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial management and budgeting principles
• CPA designation

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $130,518.00-$182,724.15

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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