Grants Policy Director — Strategy & Compliance

Inside Philanthropy; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Inside Philanthropy is recruiting a Director for the Division of Grants Policy to implement Federal laws and regulations governing extramural grants and cooperative agreements. This role provides leadership to the division, coordinates with OPERA, and serves as the NIH authority on related policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will offer expert analysis on proposed legislation, define major issues, and oversee electronic research administration systems to ensure policy compliance and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and training experience in grants administration.
• Experience interpreting grants laws and regulations and developing compliant policies.
• Ability to evaluate organizational compliance and coordinate across divisions.
• GS-15 level qualification requires one year at GS-14 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Director with responsibility to implement Federal laws on extramural grants and cooperative agreements.
• Provide administrative and technical supervision over the Division staff and coordinate activities with other divisions within OPERA.
• Serve as a professional authority for NIH on matters related to DHHS, PHS, and NIH extramural policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Provide expert analysis and strategy relating to proposed legislation or regulations to determine the impact on NIH research grants programs.
• Identify and define major issues and provide management direction and oversight in areas pertaining to research administration.

Skills

Leadership

Grants administration

Policy analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Inside Philanthropy is recruiting a Director for the Division of Grants Policy to implement Federal laws and regulations governing extramural grants and cooperative agreements. This role provides leadership to the division, coordinates with OPERA, and serves as the NIH authority on related policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will offer expert analysis on proposed legislation, define major issues, and oversee electronic research administration systems to ensure policy compliance and