Proposal Development Officer

Marshall University•Huntington, WV

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Proposal Development Officer supports institutional and researcher competitiveness by providing end‑to‑end proposal development services that enable faculty, colleges, and research teams to secure high‑stakes external funding, which is central to research productivity, career development, and retention. Housed within the Grants Development Office, this position supports the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding organizations. The Proposal Development Officer works collaboratively across academic units, centers, and administrative offices to ensure proposals are high-quality, compliant, and submitted on time, with particular emphasis on complex, interdisciplinary, and large‑scale proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of three (3) years of grant writing or proposal development experience
Demonstrated technical and persuasive writing proficiency
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituents
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
Basic understanding of Budget Building for multi-year projects

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal grant proposals (e.g., NIH , NSF , DOE )
Familiarity with institutional proposal systems (e.g., Cayuse or similar)
Experience using funding search tools (e.g., Grant Forward, Instrumentl, Foundation Directory Online)
Experience working in a university, research corporation, or sponsored research environment

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and assemble proposal narratives, technical sections, letters of support, and letters of inquiry (LOIs) for federal, state, and private sponsors
Collaborate with faculty and principal investigators to develop clear, compelling, and sponsor‑aligned proposals
Translate complex academic and technical concepts into accessible, persuasive language
Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and submission requirements
Assist with the development of project budgets and budget justifications in coordination with the Pre-Award Team
Manage proposal pipelines, calendars, and submission deadlines
Identify and assess funding opportunities from federal agencies (e.g., NIH , NSF , DOE ), state programs, and private foundations
Match faculty research strengths with appropriate funding mechanisms
Maintain awareness of sponsor trends, priorities, and deadlines
Track proposal activity, submissions, outcomes, and required data metrics
Provide coordination and administrative leadership for large‑scale, complex, and interdisciplinary grant proposals
Support MURC’s structured Proposal Review and Go/No‑Go process, including: Blue Team (Strategy & Structuring), Pink Team (Drafting & Storyboarding), Red Team (Compliance & Reviewer Perspective), Green Team (Budget & Cost Realism), Gold Team (Final Approval)
Facilitate collaboration across departments, colleges, and external partners
Support the Pre-Award team with internal review, routing, and final approval processes to ensure timely and compliant submission