Sr. Proposal Development Specialist

Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10422 Proposal Development Pay Range $65,124.80 - $ Proposal Development Specialist II facilitate the preparation of sponsored research proposals including complex and multi-institutional grants on behalf of Children's National faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include developing budgets and supporting documentation, and ensuring that proposal is compliant with sponsor requirements and internal policies and timelines. In addition, PDS II facilitate all sponsor requirements and requests up until the Notice of Award is received. PDS II are able to work independently with minimal supervision and provides mentorship to junior team members.

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience (Preferred)

2 years of Grants, contracts, finance, and budget-related experience in an academic or academic-medical center setting. (Required) 3 years of Grants, contracts, finance, and budget-related experience in an academic or academic-medical center setting. (Preferred)

• Use of computers and web-based applications in a security-focused environment.
• Use of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), Adobe, and internal application systems used to support research operations.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Gives attention to detail and is highly organized.
• Ability to analyze and interpret various funding opportunity announcements (RFA, RFP, FOA) from sponsor agencies including NIH, FDA, DoD, State and local government agencies, and foundations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team including working well with faculty, staff and across multiple teams to accomplish goals.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Proposal Development & JIT Assists investigators by answering questions regarding sponsors, funding opportunities and the proposal development process.

Manages pre-award activities for assigned proposals using knowledge of grant management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills.

Reviews funding announcements in detail.

Ensures that Investigators are aware of any unique/unusual requirements.

Completes responsibilities matrices and communicates deadlines and required deliverables to all members of team.

Develops budgets and budget justifications which includes proofing budgets for inconsistencies and ensuring accuracy.

Ensures that budgets are consistent with sponsor and CRI requirements; verifies all financial information to including application of appropriate F&A and fringe rates.

Coordinates and reviews certain proposal elements for consistency in formatting, accuracy, and completeness.

Reviews proposal for consistency with sponsor guidelines on budget, format, font size, and page limits.

Collaborates with investigators and pre-award staff at external institutions to secure necessary sub-award documents for proposal.

Ensures proposals are entered correctly into CRI systems (Bear Grants) and grant proposal portals or application systems.

Facilitates and monitors proposals through the routing and approval process in compliance with CRI procedures and securing appropriate sign offs.

Monitors proposal statuses and advises Principal Investigators on requirements and deadlines.

Escalates to Manager if deadlines are not met.

Facilitates Just-In-Time requests including development of other support documents.

Research Services Support Initiates pre-application meetings with Principal Investigators to discuss Funding Opportunity Announcements and creates proposal specific timelines for complex/large grant submissions or for new/junior faculty who may need additional support.

Acts as liaison between the Proposal Development team, Grants and Contracts Pre-Award team and Principal Investigators to ensure that all requirements and deadlines are met.

Collaborates with other Proposal Development team members to ensure exceptional and uniform support of all CRI proposals.

Ensures the smooth transition of awarded…