Grants Management Specialist

National Institutes of Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health is seeking a Grants Management Specialist to support the full award lifecycle—from reviewing applications to negotiating awards and monitoring performance. The role involves advising applicants on financial and management matters and ensuring compliance with federal policies.

Multiple experience levels are described for GS-11 to GS-13 tracks. Ideal candidates will be analytical, collaborative, and capable of handling complex portfolios while meeting deadlines

Qualifications

• Experience planning and managing grants and renewal applications.
• Ability to negotiate budgets and grant terms.
• Knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Experience advising applicants and grantees on financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage assigned grants and renewal applications.
• Negotiate budgets, award periods, and grant terms and conditions.
• Advise applicants and grantees on financial and management matters.
• Provide guidance and training to lower-graded grants management staff.

Skills

Grants management

Budget negotiation

Policy interpretation

Analytical thinking

Staff training

Job description

Job Posting : Grants Management Specialist

Help advance the future of health research at NIH. We're seeking grants management professionals at multiple experience levels to support the full award lifecycle-from reviewing applications and negotiating awards to monitoring performance and ensuring responsible stewardship of federal funds. If you're analytical, collaborative, and passionate about supporting vital research, explore a career with NIH.

Duties

As a Grants Management Specialist, you will participate in the planning and business management of assigned grants and renewal applications. Responsibilities include: Negotiating budgets, award periods, and grant terms and conditions. Advising applicants and grantees on financial and management matters. Administering an assigned portfolio, including establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Ensuring award recipients comply with applicable administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices. Processing grant and agreement applications used to make award decisions. Interpreting and providing guidance on relevant statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Providing guidance and training to lower-graded grants management staff. Responsibilities vary by grade level: GS-11: Plan and manage assigned grants and renewal applications. GS-12: Manage pre-award and post-award activities and contribute to policy development and implementation. GS-13: Coordinate a complex portfolio of grants, agreements, and technical special projects. Employees selected at the GS-11 or GS-12 level will perform similar duties with less complexity, closer supervision, and more detailed guidance.

Who Can Apply

Military spouses

Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

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