Grant Strategy & Proposal Specialist

NORDP, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL seeks a Research Development Specialist to help faculty identify external funding and develop competitive grant proposals. You will provide strategic guidance, editorial review, and coordinate multi-investigator submissions.

You will work with diverse disciplines, facilitate interactions with program officers, and support proposal planning, timelines, and resubmissions, contributing to the institution's research advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree or higher in a relevant field preferred).
• Experience in research development, grant writing, sponsored programs, research administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience identifying funding opportunities.
• Strong writing, editing, and proposal review skills.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty from diverse disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Identify federal, state, foundation, and industry funding opportunities.
• Support proposal development and strategy with faculty.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary proposal teams and schedules.
• Provide proposal coaching and workshops for faculty.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Funding opportunity identification

Strong writing/editing

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL seeks a Research Development Specialist to help faculty identify external funding and develop competitive grant proposals. You will provide strategic guidance, editorial review, and coordinate multi-investigator submissions.

You will work with diverse disciplines, facilitate interactions with program officers, and support proposal planning, timelines, and resubmissions, contributing to the institution's research advancement.