Senior Grants & Proposals Specialist

Virginia Tech; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Roanoke seeks a Senior Proposal Development Specialist to manage pre-award and proposal development activities for FBRI's sponsored programs. The role includes preparing and submitting research, outreach, and training proposals, and coordinating with faculty, staff, and students to interpret sponsor solicitations and proposal requirements.

You will review submissions for compliance, assemble budgets, and collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs to meet university

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent training in a related field plus certification as applicable.
• Ability to interpret and implement complex regulations and compliance standards in a regulatory environment.
• Experience developing budgets for sponsored projects.
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of work and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation and excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and data handling for budgets and proposals.
• Experience in an academic research environment and with federally funded programs (NIH a plus).
• Experience in research grant and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Implement pre-award and proposal development activities for sponsored programs.
• Assist in preparation and submission of research, outreach, and training proposals.
• Interact with faculty, staff, and students regarding proposal preparation and requirements.
• Review proposals for submission compliance and assemble budgets.
• Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs to meet university requirements and deadlines.
• Develop proposal resources, policies, and processes and disseminate sponsor/university updates.
• Handle confidential, proprietary, and sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Proposal development

Regulatory compliance

Budget development

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Virginia Tech in Roanoke seeks a Senior Proposal Development Specialist to manage pre-award and proposal development activities for FBRI's sponsored programs. The role includes preparing and submitting research, outreach, and training proposals, and coordinating with faculty, staff, and students to interpret sponsor solicitations and proposal requirements.

You will review submissions for compliance, assemble budgets, and collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs to meet university