Grants Management Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a Grants Management Specialist to provide technical, analytical, and administrative support to the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). This position is a full-time position located in Bethesda, Maryland, with potential for remote work (with approval), supporting federal staff in managing grant activities in accordance with NIH policies and federal regulations. Support pre- and post-award grant activities, including application review, reporting, and administrative processing. Prepare summaries, documentation, and correspondence for federal staff review. Organize and maintain grant files, tracking tools, and financial/administrative records. Identify missing information, compliance issues, and items requiring follow-up. Assist with grant monitoring, closeout activities, and process improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of ONE (1) year of experience grants administration, financial analysis, or related field.
- Knowledge of grants policies and regulations.
- Experience with grant lifecycle support (pre-award and post-award activities).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), SharePoint, and grant systems (e.g., IMPAC II, QVR or similar).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting federal grants programs, particularly within NIH or HHS environments.
- Knowledge of NIH Grants Policy Statement and 2 CFR Part 200.
- Familiarity with grants funding analysis, cost/price analysis, and tracking tools.
- Experience preparing administrative review summaries and supporting documentation for federal staff.
- Exposure to process improvement initiatives related to grants management.
- Strong written communication skills for drafting correspondence and reports.
- Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support pre- and post-award grant activities, including application review, reporting, and administrative processing.
- Prepare summaries, documentation, and correspondence for federal staff review.
- Organize and maintain grant files, tracking tools, and financial/administrative records.
- Identify missing information, compliance issues, and items requiring follow-up.
- Assist with grant monitoring, closeout activities, and process improvement efforts.
Benefits
- 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
- Care.com 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
