Grant Review Manager (GRM)
The Grant Review Manager (GRM) is responsible for the management and timely execution of contract deliverables for the planning and management of multiple concurrent grant review cycles. The GRM position requires the application of knowledge and understanding of scientific principles. Selected candidates are expected to contribute excellent management and leadership skills to a multidisciplinary team of government and contract scientists and support staff for execution of the congressionally mandated research programs. The contract will be responsible for planning, coordinating, integrating, programming, budgeting and executing these programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing day-to-day management and leadership support for grant review projects assigned.
- Serves as one of the points of contact for the client, program staff, contract personnel and corporate in the Project Director’s (PD) absence.
- Executes full life cycle of grant application receipt, processing, review, and tracking.
- Assists with budget development and monitoring
- Provides technical assistance to applicants and grantees as needed.
- Manages project team of 2 to 4 grant review specialists.
- Prepares and submits vendor invoices for approval in a timely manner; reviews and reconciles client invoices.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum of six (6) years of equivalent work experience. Advanced degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience
- College degree in health or science related field required
- Graduate degree desired
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired
- Strong leadership skills, excellent customer service orientation, great attention to detail, organizational and project management
- Knowledge and experience using SharePoint and Salesforce desired.
- Knowledge of Federal Government Contracting desired.
- Proficient with or skilled in the use of Microsoft Office 365 required.