Recent Graduate (Grants Management Specialist)

National Institutes of Health

Maryland

Hybrid

USD 71,000 - 92,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

National Institutes of Health in the United States is seeking a Recent Graduate (Grants Management Specialist) through the NIH Pathways Recent Graduate Program. The position includes on-the-job training for one year and at least 40 hours of formal interactive training.

Responsibilities include planning and managing grants, reviewing proposals, coordinating funding actions, and ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Telework eligibility is available where appropriate.

Qualifications

Must submit transcripts; unofficial transcripts accepted; official transcripts required before offer.
Graduates must have GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (no rounding).
If using foreign education, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and business management of assigned grants and renewal applications.
Assist higher-level specialists in reviewing proposals in a limited range of areas using standard guidelines.
Coordinate simple funding actions that begin the grants/agreements process.
Research criteria, laws, and regulations to determine applicability in formulating agreements; monitor expenditures and program allowances.

Job description

Recent Graduate (Grants Management Specialist)

Hiring Agency: National Institutes of Health
Department: Department of Health and Human Services

This is an excepted service appointment under the NIH Pathways Recent Graduate Program. NIH Recent Graduates receive on-the-job training for one year and complete at least 40 hours of formal interactive training while in the program. Assignments are aimed at developing the employees' skills and knowledge to progressively perform more difficult duties.

Key Responsibilities

As a Recent Graduate (Grants Management Specialist) your typical work assignments may include: Participating in the planning and business management of assigned grants and renewal applications. Assisting higher-level specialists in carrying out a variety of tasked related to reviewing proposals in a limited range of areas, using a variety of standard guidelines. Coordinating simple funding actions that begin the grants/agreements awards process.

Researching numerous criteria, laws, rules, and regulations to determine what is legal and applicable in formulating agreements. Evaluating budget justifications and financials arrangements. Providing assistance in the administration of the portfolio including setting appropriate work priorities.

Ensuring compliance with terms and conditions of grants/agreements and monitor assigned program allowances to track the pace of expenditures and prevent lapse of funds or over expenditures. Contributing to the initiation, refinement, and implementation of applicable policies and procedural guidance.

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. Please note that unofficial transcripts attached to the application must reflect that the degree or certificate has been awarded or conferred. The date that the degree was awarded or conferred must meet the program criteria at the time of application.

Applicants must have graduated with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. We do not round the GPA. All documents must be received at the time of application. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70623 – $91815/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Graduates' hiring path.