SPONSORED PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Bath Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters in Ohio is seeking a Sponsored Programs Specialist (GS-1702-9 to 12) to carry out the early lifecycle of proposal processes, ensuring compliance and timely submissions to sponsors.

The role involves pre-award grant preparation, staying current with regulations, representing the office to internal and external stakeholders, and preparing technical and financial documents.

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be submitted with the application.
• Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• Foreign education may be used to meet requirements; you must show proof equivalence to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Pre-award grant preparation and submission processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and stay current in the field of research administration.
• Represent to internal and external stakeholders in support of the office mission.
• Conduct research and prepare documents and/or technical reports incorporating project and financial information.

Education

Transcripts required

Foreign education accepted

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters

The primary purpose of this position, Sponsored Programs Specialist, GS-1702-9 potential GS-1702-12, is to carry out the beginning lifecycle of the proposal processes by ensuring compliance, tracking, reviewing, and finalizing proposals for submission to sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the pre-award grant preparation and submission processes as well as other pre-award activities.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements and keep abreast of emerging trends and professional development to remain current in the field of research administration.
• Represent to internal and external stakeholders in support of the office mission.
• Conduct research and prepare documents and/or technical reports incorporating project and financial information.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $64021 – $120696/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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