Grants Management Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Provide assistance to the NHLBI Division of Extramural Research Activities, Office of Grants Management, in managing grant functions.

• Review, analyze, process, and coordinate actions and correspondence related to grants.

• Support both competing and non-competing grant applications, including correspondence, administrative analysis, and portfolio management.

• Assess and prioritize competing and non-competing grant applications.

• Establish work priorities, ensure necessary documentation is followed up on, and upload documents to official grant folders.

• Evaluate competing grant applications for funding barriers, foreign involvement, and concerns outlined in summary statements.

• Issue award notifications within designated timeframes.

• Conduct administrative analysis of budgets, human and animal subject codes, and regulatory issues.

• Facilitate communication and provide guidance on policies and procedures to grantees and Federal staff.

• Address inquiries received via letters, memos, phone calls, and emails.

• Draft clear and precise correspondence regarding administrative matters, including prior approvals.

• Collaborate with program staff and grantees on information needed prior to award issuance.

• Assist with OGM supplements and funding processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or a Green Card holder.

• Must be able to work W2.

• Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent specialized experience.

• At least eight (8) years of specialized experience in NIH grants management activities within the last three (3) years.

• Proficient in using the eRA IMPACII Grants Management Module.

• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures related to complex grant issues.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Competitive salary.

• Exceptional opportunities for growth.

• Chance to work at NIH, the leading medical research institution globally.

• Long-term employment position.