Grants Management Specialist

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We are searching for a Grants Management Specialist at all experience levels to support future needs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The individual will support various extramural grant lifecycle activities such as intake evaluation award and close-out related tasks to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the associated Institute and Centers (ICs). This is a full-time on-site opportunity in Bethesda MD or Baltimore MD.

What You Will Do:
Provide administrative guidance to NIH staff and grantee representatives within established authority. Maintain complete and organized documentation in accordance with federal and NIH requirements. Work cooperatively with a variety of stakeholders such as Program Officers Grants Management Officers grantees and sponsored research administrators to support timely accurate and compliant grant actions. Conduct administrative and regulatory reviews of grant applications for compliance with NIH and HHS policies and procedures. Review application components budgets and justifications for completeness and allowability. Support processing of grant awards amendments supplements and administrative actions. Monitor active grant portfolios to ensure adherence to approved terms conditions and funding limitations. Assist in resolving grant-related issues administrative questions or obtaining missing information in coordination with Program Officers scientific and administrative staff and grantee institutions. Maintain accurate grant records in NIH grants systems and approved tracking tools such as IMPAC II. Generate analyze and summarize reports related to funding status workloads and portfolio metrics. Track deadlines award actions and outstanding documentation to support timely grant processing. Interpret and apply statutes regulations NIH Grants Policy Statement and internal procedures to assigned work; stay current on NIH policy updates and procedural changes affecting extramural grant administration.

What You Will Need:
Bachelors degree.

At least TWO (2) years of grants-related or administrative experience

Experience supporting or coordinating processes requiring regulatory compliance and detailed documentation.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust. Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

Grants experience in a federal or regulated environment preferred.

Familiarity with grants management concepts and the extramural grant lifecycle strongly desired. Administrative and regulatory review skills.

Budget review and funding analysis support.

Data tracking and reporting.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

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