Grants Consultant – Scientific Research Focus

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and enhance STEM and/or health science-oriented proposal narratives to maximize competitiveness.

• Collaborate closely with clients to develop robust grant proposals from the initial idea to final submission.

• Offer highly professional consultative support to clients throughout the grant writing journey.

• Coordinate with remote proposal development teams to guarantee timely submission of all proposals.

• Independently produce client-ready materials with minimal guidance or oversight.

• Handle tight deadlines to create proposals and deliverables that require few revisions promptly.

• Evaluate the alignment of highly technical funding programs.

• Advise clients on the development of concepts.

• Conduct grantsmanship training in both web-based and in-person formats.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in writing and researching for a scientific audience.

• Capability to both receive and provide constructive feedback.

• Strong skills in fact-checking, writing, and editing in English.

• Experience in facilitating team training sessions.

• Keen interest in prospect research, fundraising strategies, grant writing, and the organizations we support.

• Exceptional organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

• Competence to work swiftly and independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to thrive under pressure and juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven problem-solving capabilities and a strong work ethic.

• Demonstrated academic success.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in a STEM-related field is preferred; candidates with relevant experience in other fields will also be considered.

• 5-10 years of experience in reviewing, revising, and consulting on proposals for federal agencies funding investigator-initiated research, specifically (in preferred order): NIH, NSF, DoD, and USDA.

• Familiarity with LaTeX/Overleaf software tools is preferred.

• Experience working on center-level and multi-investigator proposals (e.g., NIH U- and P-series grants) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Starting with 18+ days of Paid Time Off.

• 14 paid holidays, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, and personal holidays.

• 401(K) employer matching program.

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package.

• Health and wellness packages with discounts at local gyms.

• Opportunities for community service.

• Snacks and beverages available in the office.

• Retirement and wellness benefits.