Vander Weele Group

Content Writer

• Manage the proposal-writing process from kick-off to submission: Drive kick-off meetings to identify our approach to delivering a phenomenal and tailored proposal every time; ensure all team members hit internal deadlines; complete all forms and registrations; and submit proposals on time.
• Produce compliant, organized, and compelling material for proposals on deadline.
• Develop proposals by assembling information, including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetables, staffing, budgets, performance standards, and evaluation.
• Communicate effectively with team members to incorporate feedback through multiple rounds of revision.
• Must be a detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys building structure from complexity.
• Update and manage in-house proposal content management system: Find, analyze, and synthesize written material; revise, repurpose, and tailor content for new efforts.
• Liaise with respective business units (CEO, Subject Matter Experts, sales personnel, etc.) to gather information for proposal responses.
• Tailor our Work Plan methodology for each Request for Proposal by deeply understanding what we do and how we do it.
• Ensure proposal formatting and language comply with Vander Weele Group’s branding guidelines and Style Guide.
• Analyze competitor proposals and post-mortem information to ensure we position ourselves to win.
• Contribute to marketing and sales strategy and approach.
• Undertake special projects as required.

Proposal Writer

Community Manager

• Monitoring federal grant programs
• Conducting fiscal and compliance reviews
• Performing risk assessments
• Implementing fraud and forensic audits
• Analyzing data to detect fraud

Fiscal/Programmatic Monitoring, Fraud Expertise

Events

• Conduct virtual preparation meetings with grantees, describing the monitoring process, documentation requirements, instructions, and answering questions.
• Collect program data and evaluate grantee compliance with state-specific requirements.
• Evaluate data, documents, and program information to assess grantees' compliance with ISBE policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Interpret the administrative code and apply it to multiple document reviews.
• Conduct observational assessments using the ITERS, FCCERS, and HOVERS tools to measure program quality.
• Prepare reports from completed compliance and quality reviews, maintaining accuracy and adhering to high-quality writing standards.
• Respond to Grantee inquiries regarding the monitoring process.
• Assist and/or participate in training, meetings, and professional development seminars.
• Engage in process development, improvement, and innovation.

Prevention Initiative Assessor – Bilingual

Compliance

• Provide comprehensive programmatic and fiscal monitoring of WIOA Title I service providers.
• Review service provider compliance with all applicable federal regulations, including the WIOA, Uniform Guidance (CFR Part), and U.S. DOL Training & Employment Guidance Letters (TEGLs).
• Evaluate participant files for accurate eligibility determination, priority of service, and allowability of activities.
• Assess financial management systems, internal controls, procurement practices, and allowability of costs for WIOA funds.
• Review program performance against federal and state performance metrics and outcomes.
• Lead and participate in formal entrance and exit conferences with leadership and service provider staff.
• Prepare and submit all required contract Deliverables, including a Monitoring Plan, Entrance/Exit Conference Agendas, Draft Reports, and Final Monitoring Reports with comprehensive follow-up documentation (work papers, notes, spreadsheets).
• Provide detailed written monitoring reports that clearly document findings, recommendations, best practices, and corrective action requirements.

WIOA Program, Fiscal Compliance Monitor – Contract

Director

• Create and monitor a project workplan, ensuring effective allocation of resources resulting in deliverables that are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage the client relationship, including leading client meetings, providing timely status and report updates, and skillfully advising and guiding the client through project completion, ensuring their needs are met in a way that reflects well on the organization.
• Oversee staff responsible for creating reviews, protocols, reports, and data analysis content, ensuring alignment with program objectives and federal performance standards.
• Ensure workloads are assigned, managed, and corrected to provide high-level quality in all client deliverables.
• Implement a quality control system for monitoring and reviewing client work and reviews developed and used within the nationwide program.
• Create and ensure timely reporting to the client.
• Manage staff, ensuring expectations are clear, one-on-one meetings and team meetings are scheduled frequently, and performance issues are handled effectively.
• Travel as required.

Proposal Writer

Fiscal/Programmatic Monitoring, Fraud Expertise

Prevention Initiative Assessor – Bilingual

WIOA Program, Fiscal Compliance Monitor – Contract

Head Start Project Director