Grant Competition Specialist (Surge Support)

BLH Technologies, Inc. • Rockville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BLH Technologies, Inc., is seeking Grant Competition Specialists to provide surge support for federal grant competitions under a contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These positions will support peak periods of activity related to the development, review, and award of grants.
This is a temporary, project-based role designed to support high-volume, time-sensitive grant competition activities, including Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) development, application review coordination, and panel support. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines and collaborating with federal staff and reviewers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Experience supporting federal grant competitions or funding opportunity processes
• Experience with application review processes, peer review panels, or grants management
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience coordinating meetings, trainings, or large-scale review activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with federal staff, reviewers, and stakeholders
• Availability to support intensive, short-term surge periods, including potential extended hours during peak review cycles

Responsibilities

• Support drafting and coordination of NOFOs.
• Assist in responding to public inquiries following NOFO publication.
• Coordinate logistics for grant application review panels, including scheduling, materials, and communications.
• Provide support for reviewer training, including preparation of training materials and facilitation support.
• Serve in roles such as Panel Manager, supporting the administration of application reviews.
• Assist in conducting technical and risk analysis of grant applications within the funding range.
• Track and manage application review processes, documentation, and outputs.
• Coordinate with federal staff and contractors to ensure timely and accurate execution of competition activities.
• Support post-review activities, including documentation, summaries, and follow-up actions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees