Strategic Research Proposals Manager

Educational Testing Service, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Testing Service (ETS) is seeking a Manager, Research Proposal Development to lead proposal development and pipeline management for ETS Strategic Research Alliances, primarily supporting the Research Institute.

You will coordinate a high‑volume portfolio of federal, foundation, corporate, and other funding opportunities, translating research priorities into fundable initiatives and ensuring compliance and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Strong writing, editing, interpersonal, project-management, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of federal funding agencies, private foundations, corporate philanthropy, and other institutional funding sources.

Responsibilities

• Advise researchers on funder engagement and grant strategy.
• Identify opportunities aligned with ETS priorities and funding cycles.
• Manage a pipeline of 40–60 proposals annually in Salesforce and grants databases.
• Coordinate proposal teams and pre‑award workflows from planning to submission.
• Draft budgets and budget narratives and ensure compliance with funder requirements.

Skills

Strategic funding

Grant writing

Stakeholder management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Grants management systems

Job description

Educational Testing Service (ETS) is seeking a Manager, Research Proposal Development to lead proposal development and pipeline management for ETS Strategic Research Alliances, primarily supporting the Research Institute.

You will coordinate a high‑volume portfolio of federal, foundation, corporate, and other funding opportunities, translating research priorities into fundable initiatives and ensuring compliance and timely submissions.