Grants Consultant – Scientific Research Focus

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

📋 Description

• Assess and enhance STEM- and/or health science-related proposal narratives to boost competitiveness.

• Collaborate closely with clients to develop compelling grant proposals from initial concept to final submission.

• Deliver highly professional consulting services 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 supervision.

• Manage tight deadlines to swiftly create proposals and deliverables that require few revisions.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in writing and researching for a scientific audience.

• Capability to both accept and provide constructive criticism.

• 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.

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Capacity to work swiftly and independently with minimal oversight.

• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic.

• Proven academic success.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

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

• Ph.D. preferred.

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

• Familiarity with LaTeX/Overleaf software tools preferred.

• Experience with center-level and multi-investigator proposals preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Starting at 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 to local gyms.

• Community service opportunities.

• In-office snacks and beverages.

• Retirement and wellness benefits.