Senior Funding Programs Specialist: Boise, ID

AE2S is a 100% employee‑owned civil and environmental consulting firm recognized for our strong culture, commitment to extreme client service, and dedication to empowering people and enhancing lives. Our positive, growth‑oriented environment offers abundant opportunities to learn, lead, and make meaningful impacts alongside a team that values collaboration, trust, and innovation. 

We are seeking a Senior Funding Program Specialist to support project funding and development across a diverse portfolio of community‑focused projects. If you thrive in a role that blends technical expertise, relationship‑building, and strategic problem‑solving, we’d love to talk with you.

Responsibilities

• Research and find funding sources for various programs clients are looking for to complete projects
• Collaborate with project leadership to evaluate and advance funding needs
• Assist in proposal preparation, interviews, and project pursuit activities
• Develop and strengthen relationships with clients, funding agencies, and project partners
• Participate actively in professional associations and local, regional, and national industry events
• Create and maintain accurate project and client information in Deltek
• Assists with establishing and monitoring scope, schedule, and budget on small to medium‑sized projects or project components

Required 

• ​Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in funding programs, finance, grants administration, or similar areas
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local funding programs, including grant applications, loan programs and funding strategy development
• Strong communication skills 
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple funding initiatives, prioritize competing deadlines, solve complex funding challenges
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service.  Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere. 

• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• 100-percent Employee Owned
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

• 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
• 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions with Discretionary Profit Sharing Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer