Grants Development Administrator (Salt Lake City)

Company: Utah Transit Authority
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

Utah Transit Authority Description As the Grants Development Administrator, you will play a critical role in securing and managing the funding that powers UTAs ability to plan, build, and sustain essential transit services across the region. This position sits at the intersection of strategy, compliance, and collaboration, ensuring vital grant resources are identified, awarded, and effectively administered to support UTAs long-term goals and community impact. As the Grants Development Administrator, you will: - Manage UTA procedures for researching, application, administration, performance, and compliance of federal, state, and local grants. - Administer Federal Transit Administration and other Federal Agency grants, as well as State and local grant awards, and ensure uninterrupted flow of federal funds. - Act as an advisor to management regarding Federal and other types of grants. - Assist the Board of Trustees in meeting revenue goals through researching and securing new grants and funding opportunities. - Administer UTA transit projects for Federal planning and programming requirements of the Metropolitan Planning Organizations, MAG, and WFRC; and administer grant programs with UDOT and FHWA. - Assist with preparing UTAs portion of the Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) and the Statewide TIP assembled by UDOT. - Coordinate grant activities with other agencies, provide assistance, and act as the primary resource for the Transportation Awards Management System (TrAMS), Grants.gov, and other electronic grant systems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING: - Minimum of three years in transportation and/or financial planning, and technical and business proposal writing with demonstrated progressive competence in grant and/or contract procurement. Demonstrated ability in written and verbal communication. - Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field with a broad background in grants administration, ability to interpret federal regulations, and technical writing. - Must have extensive course work and/or experience in the principles and practices of business management, contract procurement, and have skills conducive to working in a federal grant environment with many agencies. Must have technical research skills. SKILLS/LICENSES: - Excellent organization skills. Basic proficiency in operating various computer programs (i.e. TrAMS and Grants.gov systems, Internet Websites and Google, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Business math skills for preparing grant budgets. - Must have valid Utah drivers license. Must be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years and no more than 1 conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the past 10 years. Abilities: (UTA Competencies) - Embraces Outward Mindset Exhibiting strong E.I. skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Managing conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive. - Develops Self & Others Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments. - Ensures Fairness Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them. - Puts Safety First Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment. Supporting safety activities. Promptly reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, and accidents. - Instills Trust Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. - Values Differences Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. - Builds Effective Teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. - Drives Engagement Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. - Ensures Accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. - This job requires regular and predictable attendance. - OR - An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. [UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.] As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include: - Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage). - Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children. - 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA. - 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year. - Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching. - Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment. - Training, development, and career advancement opportunities. - Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment). - Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children. - Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc. - UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals. - Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness. - Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T. - Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pets health and needs). . For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/benefits . Pay Range: $71800.00 or more depending on experience. . If interested, apply before: Wednesday, January 9th, 2026th @ 11:59 PM MST . PM21 . Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required. Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use. PIabecf3edc399-38003-39369013

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