Proposal Specialist

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Provide pre-award support to faculty and postdoctoral fellows in all aspects of proposal development .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47,586 - $87,558 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal development and grants management, with a strong understanding of federal and non-federal funding mechanisms. Proficient in budgeting, compliance with funding guidelines, and fostering collaborative environments in academic settings.

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Grants Management ExperienceProposal DevelopmentBudgeting in ExcelKnowledge of Federal Funding GuidelinesElectronic Grants Submissions

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentBudgetingGrants ManagementFinancial Systems ProficiencyCost Accounting StandardsCompliance with RegulationsSponsored Research KnowledgeElectronic SubmissionsOrganizational SkillsMulti-tasking

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative Working EnvironmentAdaptabilityAbility to Work Under PressureCustomer-oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

ExcelAdobe ProfessionalDocusignGrants.govWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Research Administration (CRA)Certified PreAward Research Administration (CPRA)Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA)

Industry Keywords

Federal AgenciesNon-federal Government AgenciesInternational EntitiesFoundationsPrivate OrganizationsNon-profit OrganizationsResearch ProposalsCompliance StandardsProposal Submission GuidelinesInstitutional Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide pre-award support to faculty and postdoctoral fellows in all aspects of proposal development
Develop budgets and complete and submit proposal forms
Prepare proposal submissions for federal and non-federal funding mechanisms
Identify, organize, facilitate, and submit new, resubmission, and competitive renewal research proposals
Support grants and collaborative opportunities with other institutions
Work with researchers across departments within Main Campus and the Medical Center
Report directly to the Associate Director or Manager of Research Administration
Collaborate with staff within the cluster, Proposal Specialists across JORA, and other offices
Ensure proposals are complete, accurate, and compliant with sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in a university or other non-profit grants management role
Knowledge of sponsored research funding mechanisms, including federal agencies (NIH, NSF, DOD, etc.), non-federal government agencies, international entities, industry, 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 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
Certified Research Administration (CRA), Certified PreAward Research Administration (CPRA) and/or Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA) preferred
Familiarity with Workday preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Telework designation
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities