Grants Specialist

Position: Sr. Grants & Contracts SpecialistOpenings: 1Location: Silver Spring, MD 20910Hybrid schedule! On-site Tuesdays and Wednesdays in-officeDuration: PERM (Direct Hire, FTE)Salary Range: entry $62,088 mid $82,784 max $103,480Interview Process: 2 round virtualSet interviews up in 24 hoursAnticipated Start Date: ASAP (typically 4-6 week onboarding process from offer acceptance to starting 1st day)Ideal candidate: Strong NIH contracts experienceUniversity central office backgroundWas "hitting the submit button" with the pre-award teamSTRONG pre-award backgroundMust HavesBachelors Degree3yrs+ grants/contracts administration experience supporting research and/or healthcare programs (MUST have experience supporting NIH funded grants/contracts)Knowledge of NIH Grants Policy Statement, FAR and DFAR clauses, OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, and A-133, and 45 CFR Part 74 Appendix EProficient with MS Suite (primarily Word and Excel)PlussesMastersCertified Research Administrator (CRA) certificationOverview:Insight Global is seeking a Sr. Grants & Contracts Specialist to support the pre-award team at a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare and research organization supporting high-impact grant and research initiatives. This individual will serve as the primary sponsor-facing contractual and administrative point of contact from application submission through notice of award while ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements and proper setup within Children's grants management systems.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Independently manage grants, contracts, and clinical trial agreements from federal, non-federal, state, local government, private foundation, and pharmaceutical sponsorsReview grant proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with sponsor and organizational requirementsCoordinate proposal submission timelines and ensure on-time submission of applicationsServe as an expert resource to faculty and departments regarding grant administration and proposal requirementsSubmit finalized proposals to funding agencies and sponsorsCoordinate required approvals and documentation with institutional signing officialsNegotiate legal terms and conditions for industry-sponsored clinical trial agreementsReview contracts and support contract negotiations as neededCoordinate with the Clinical Trial Office regarding patient-care budget requestsEnsure compliance with federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, and institutional policiesCollaborate with internal teams to ensure award terms and conditions are met throughout the grant lifecycleMaintain accurate documentation and support research administration processes