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Actalent

Pre-Award Specialist II

Actalent, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32277


Job Title: Pre-Award Specialist II

Job Description

The Pre-Award Specialist II provides pre-award services to help research investigators develop and submit federal, state, foundation, private and other sponsored project proposals throughout the entire research enterprise of the health system.

Responsibilities

* Provide services in various aspects of the proposal preparation phase.* Interpret sponsoring agency's guidelines and develop budgets.* Gather documentation to support sub awards and subcontracts.* Coordinate required approvals and ensure regulatory requirements are met.* Oversee and manage up to 80 assigned proposals per year.* Review project budgets.* Coordinate proposal development assistance to Principal Investigators (PI).* Ensure that proposals meet sponsor requirements and are compliant with guidelines.

Essential Skills

* 3-5 years of experience in research administration or grants management.* Bachelor's Degree required, higher education preferred.* Strong proposal development experience.* Knowledge of grant research and partnering with different federal agencies (NIH).* Proficiency in software packages such as Huron Research Suite and Assist through NIH.* Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and apply government regulations and proposal guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

* Contribute knowledge for training and education related to high-quality proposal development.* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at the Jacksonville, Florida location. The role supports the entire research enterprise for pediatrics and various therapeutic areas and departments. You will report to the Sponsored Programs department. The work environment is supportive of both independent and collaborative work.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

* Hiring diverse talent* Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection* Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes* Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.