We have an outstanding Contract position for a Grant Management Program Lead. Must be located in the Washington, DC region and available to be onsite in Gaithersburg, MD and provide onsite support at meeting sites in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to support discrete projects.
Pay Rate: $33.65
**Candidate must possess an active Public Trust.**
As a Program Lead, you will serve as the primary point of contact for discrete grant application peer review projects, manage the business process and logistics of the peer review, and coordinate resources to ensure deliverables are met accurately, efficiently, on schedule, and compliant with required standards and performance measures. You will interface regularly with federal program managers, subject matter experts, and your resource team for various types of reviews-both in-person and virtual.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead peer review projects and related tasks to successful completion while interfacing with government officials throughout all phases of the grant application review process- from pre-solicitation closing through post-peer review activities.
Prepare and submit accurate and timely program-specific deliverables.
Assist with logistics for various type of reviews, including in-person and virtual panel discussions.
Ensure responsibility for efficiently meeting project milestones and schedule targets.
Identify, reach, engage, and support subject matter experts throughout the peer review process, including coordinating assignments and monitoring work activities.
Train and support seasonal team members, including coordinating workloads, monitoring deliverables and deadlines, and ensuring compliance with processes, procedures, and regulations.
Prepare, contribute, and participate in program kickoff and debriefing meetings, performance assessments, and program audits.
Champion continuous improvement, quality assurance, system innovations, and audit-related initiatives and tasks.
Lead and/or support special projects.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Bachelor's degree in related field with 2 plus years of experience (or Master's Degree ; or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
3 years or more of grants management experience or related expertise.
Excellent problem-solving, communication (verbally and in writing), time management, organizational, and customer service skills.
Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel and Word, and project collaboration tools.
Obtain a government-issued Public Trust clearance prior to start.
Desired Qualifications:
Meeting or event management certification such as Certified Meeting Professional.
Grants management certification such as Certified Grants Management Specialist.