Grants Management & Peer Review Specialist (G5 and GrantSolutions

We are seeking an experienced Grants Management & Peer Review Specialist with a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience supporting federal grant programs, peer review administration, and grants management activities. The ideal candidate will possess extensive working knowledge of G5 and Grant Solutions, with proven expertise in managing the full grants lifecycle from funding opportunity announcement through award, post-award monitoring, and closeout activities.

The specialist will coordinate and manage peer review processes, provide technical assistance to applicants and reviewers, ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency policies, and support grant program operations using federal grants management systems.

• Plan, coordinate, and administer grant application peer review processes.
• Recruit, screen, and manage subject matter expert reviewers.
• Facilitate reviewer onboarding, training, and conflict-of-interest compliance.
• Coordinate review panels, virtual meetings, and consensus discussions.
• Manage application assignments and review workflows within grants management systems.
• Monitor peer review activities to ensure integrity, transparency, and adherence to agency policies.
• Compile review summaries, scores, recommendations, and supporting documentation.

• Manage pre-award, award, and post-award grant activities.
• Review grant applications for eligibility, completeness, and compliance.
• Support funding opportunity postings and application receipt through G5.
• Process and manage grant applications, awards, amendments, and reports within G5 and Grant Solutions.
• Monitor grantee performance, reporting requirements, and compliance activities.
• Maintain grant files and official records in accordance with federal regulations and records management requirements.
• Assist with budget reviews, funding recommendations, and award documentation.
• Support grant closeout activities and resolution of audit findings.

• Utilize G5 and Grant Solutions to track application status, reviewer assignments, award actions, and program performance.
• Provide technical assistance to applicants, reviewers, grantees, and program staff.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and data analyses to support program management.
• Identify and resolve system-related issues and coordinate with system administrators as needed.
• Ensure data accuracy, quality control, and compliance with established procedures.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting federal grants management and peer review operations.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with G5 and Grant Solutions.
• Experience managing federal grant application review processes and peer review panels.
• Knowledge of federal grants administration principles, regulations, and policies.
• Experience reviewing grant applications, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Experience supporting HHS, Department of Education, HRSA, SAMHSA, CDC, NIH, or other federal grant-making agencies.
• Knowledge of Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) development and administration.
• Experience with grants monitoring, reporting, and closeout activities.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition and assistance regulations.