[Hiring] Proposal Specialist @Georgetown University

Role Description

The Proposal Specialist provides pre-award support to faculty and postdoctoral fellows in all aspects of proposal development, including budget development, form completion, and submission. A major focus of the position is the preparation of proposal submissions for federal and non-federal funding mechanisms.

This position supports the researchers of Cluster #x, each of which includes several departments within Main campus and the Medical Center. The Proposal Specialist is responsible for pre-award activities, such as:

• Identifying, organizing, facilitating, and submitting the development of new, resubmission, and competitive renewal research proposals for all grants and collaborative opportunities with other institutions.

The Proposal Specialist reports directly to the Associate Director or Manager of Research Administration and works closely with other staff members in their cluster, across the Proposal Specialist roles within JORA, and other collaborating offices to ensure that proposals are complete, accurate, and in compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in a university or other non-profit grants management role.
• Knowledge of a variety of sponsored research funding mechanisms, including federal agencies (NIH, NSF, DOD, etc.), non-federal government agencies (state, county, municipality, etc.), international entities, industry, and foundations, private and non-profit organizations.
• Expertise with federal funding guidelines (2 CFR 200, FAR, etc).
• Proficiency with financial systems, accounting, and cost accounting standards as they pertain to grants and contracts management.
• Budgeting experience in Excel.
• Expertise in electronic grants submissions through Grants.gov and other electronic portals.
• Proficient with software products including Excel, Adobe Professional, and Docusign.
• Flexible and adaptable to accommodate ongoing changes to internal and external policies.
• Capacity to establish clear priorities and multi-task in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced academic setting.
• Skill in fostering a collaborative, customer-oriented working environment where there are multiple customers with competing priorities.

Requirements

• Certified Research Administration (CRA), Certified PreAward Research Administration (CPRA), and/or Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA) preferred.
• Familiarity with Workday preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life balance benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• An array of voluntary insurance options.

Company Description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C.

Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.