What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Management Specialist position at Columbus Technologies?
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder
W2 with full benefits
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
Columbus Technologies and Services Inc. is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Columbus offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Grants Management Specialist to work onsite with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
This is a long-term position which offers:
- Competitive salary
- Tremendous growth opportunity
- Opportunity to work at NIH, the world's foremost medical research center
- Learn more about what Columbus can do for you at www.columbususa.com
The US base salary for this full-time position is $47-74/hr benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Responsibilities
Task 1: Pre-Award Support
Assist federal staff with administrative, technical, and analytical activities associated with grant application review and award processing.
Activities include assistance with:
- Reviewing application materials and budgets for completeness and consistency.
- Preparing summaries, spreadsheets or analytical documentation related to administrative or budget components of applications.
- Identifying missing documentation or potential compliance issues.
- Preparing draft administrative documentation and correspondence for review by federal staff.
- Uploading and organizing documentation in grant files and electronic systems.
Task 2: Post-Award Support
Provide administrative, technical, and analytical support related to awarded grants.
Activities include assistance with:
- Compiling, collecting, and organizing financial and administrative information and documents for federal staff review.
- Reviewing submitted reports for completeness and identifying items requiring further review.
- Preparing summaries of tasks needed for administrative requests such as budget revisions, carryover requests, or key personnel changes.
- Maintaining tracking tools related to expenditures, obligations, and administrative milestones.
- Supporting documentation preparation, collection and uploading related to grant monitoring and closeout activities.
Task 3: Documentation and Program Support
Provide documentation and operational support for grants management activities.
Activities include assistance with:
- Preparing draft correspondence, reports, and briefing materials for federal staff review.
- Maintaining organized grant documentation and electronic grant files, including collection, or tracking of requested missing items.
- Developing and maintaining tracking tools or spreadsheets used to support administrative reviews.
- Assisting federal staff with research, analysis, and documentation related to grants management policies or process improvements.
Qualifications
Specific Requirements:
- Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s and 1 to 5 years’ experience as Grant Management Specialist
Field of Study
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Management Information Systems and Statistics
- Business Management and Administration
- Miscellaneous Business Medical Administration
Software
- MS Office
- QVR
- grant systems
- SharePoint
- IMPAC II
Skills
- Grants policy and regulations
- Grant Administration
- Grant receipt and funding tracking, drafting summary statements, price/cost analysis
- Grants Funding Analysis
- Knowledge of word processing (MS Word, MS Excel) and databases
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must be able to multi-task efficiently and pay close attention to detail
Salary : $47 - $74