Description
We are seeking a highly skilled, results oriented, critical thinker to join our growing team. The Grants Management Specialist will perform activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and technical guidance from leadership. You will prepare, consult, and administer the development of federal grants, grant applications, requests for proposals, and the overall coordination, tracking, auditing, and reporting of ongoing programs and related funds; maintain accountability and compliance; and compile and prepare reports.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support all activities related to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA), pre-award processes, and post-award processes. Review, analyze, and generate reports.
- Provide advice and counsel to managers and program staff on a wide variety of grants, cooperative agreements, and other agreements and instruments.
- Assist with development and dissemination of new NOFO, grants, cooperative agreement, requests for proposals, and other related activities. Review, analyze, and generate reports.
- Assist with all related processes and tasks. Requires maintaining engagement and awareness regulation and policy changes, new requirements, and other influencing factors.
- Conduct stakeholder engagement and outreach efforts.
- Develop communication materials ready for print or electronic distribution.
- Develop presentations and talking points.
- Support Monthly webinars and related processes.
- Occasional lite travel may be required to support field locations and attend professional meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent certifications) in related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Must be able to use the Microsoft Office Suite in a business setting to support stakeholder needs.
- Ability to produce deliverables in plain language that conform with Section 508 requirements.
- Previous Public Health Experience a plus.
- Strong initiative. Ability to adapt and handle ambiguity.
- Ability to problem solve, work independently, and as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Must possess strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze and solve problems with limited information, oversight, or direction from leadership.
- Must have strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.