Guidehouse

GrantsManagementSpecialist

$65–108k Bethesda, Maryland, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Grants Management Specialist at Guidehouse. Skills: Grants management, Regulatory compliance, Documentation, Reporting. Provide administrative guidance. Maintain organized documentation”

What You'll Achieve.

Support timely grant actions; Support accurate grant actions; Support compliant grant actions

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Issue resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Ability Obtain Public Trust, Public Trust adjudication required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2 years grants-related experience, 2 years administrative experience, Experience supporting regulatory compliance, Experience with detailed documentation, Ability to obtain Public Trust

Nice to Have

Grants experience federal environment, Grants experience regulated environment, Familiarity grants management concepts, Familiarity extramural grant lifecycle, Administrative review skills, Regulatory review skills, Budget review support, Funding analysis support, Data tracking, Reporting, Active Public Trust, Existing suitability

What You'll Do.

Provide administrative guidance

Maintain organized documentation

Work cooperatively with stakeholders

Conduct administrative reviews

Conduct regulatory reviews

Review application components

Review justifications

Support processing grant awards

Support processing amendments

Support processing supplements

Support processing administrative actions

Monitor active grant portfolios

Assist resolving grant-related issues

Assist resolving administrative questions

Assist obtaining missing information

Maintain accurate grant records

Track outstanding documentation

Interpret regulations

Interpret NIH Grants Policy Statement

Interpret internal procedures

Stay current NIH policy updates

Stay current procedural changes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

With Program Officers; With Grants Management Officers; With grantees; With sponsored research administrators; With scientific staff; With administrative staff; With grantee institutions

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

**_Job Family_ :** Grants Management Analysis ** _Travel Required_ :** None ** _Clearance Required_ :** Ability to Obtain Public Trust We are searching for a Grants Management Specialist at all experience levels to support future needs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The individual will support various extramural grant lifecycle activities such as intake, evaluation, award, and close-out related tasks to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the associated Institute and Centers (ICs). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD or Baltimore, MD. **_What You Will Do_ :** · Provide administrative guidance to NIH staff and grantee representatives within established authority. · Maintain complete and organized documentation in accordance with federal and NIH requirements. · Work cooperatively with a variety of stakeholders such as Program Officers, Grants Management Officers, grantees, and sponsored research administrators to support timely, accurate, and compliant grant actions. · Conduct administrative and regulatory reviews of grant applications for compliance with NIH and HHS policies and procedures. · Review application components, budgets, and justifications for completeness and allowability. · Support processing of grant awards, amendments, supplements, and administrative actions. · Monitor active grant portfolios to ensure adherence to approved terms, conditions, and funding limitations. · Assist in resolving grant-related issues, administrative questions, or obtaining missing information in coordination with Program Officers, scientific and administrative staff, and grantee institutions. · Maintain accurate grant records in NIH grants systems and approved tracking tools, such as IMPAC II. · Generate, analyze, and summarize reports related to funding status, workloads, and portfolio metrics. · Track deadlines, award actions, and outstanding documentation to support timely grant processing. · Interpret and apply statutes, regulati

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