Grants Strategy Lead for Health Research

Inside Philanthropy; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health seeks Grants Management Specialists across 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 are analytical, collaborative, and passionate about supporting vital research, this role offers opportunities to advise applicants and grantees, manage complex portfolios, and contribute to policy and process

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of grad education, or related LL.M., per GS-11 criteria.
• 1 year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent can qualify for GS-11.
• Experience evaluating budgets and advising grantees on administrative issues.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating budgets, award periods, and grant terms and conditions.
• Advising applicants and grantees on financial and management matters.
• Administering an assigned portfolio and meeting deadlines.
• Ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Providing guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Grants management

Budgeting

Policy compliance

Staff training

Education

PhD or 3 years grad education

Job description

The National Institutes of Health seeks Grants Management Specialists across 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 are analytical, collaborative, and passionate about supporting vital research, this role offers opportunities to advise applicants and grantees, manage complex portfolios, and contribute to policy and process