Proposal Specialist

Our client a not-for-profit research institute that partners with Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical clients is seeking a Proposal Specialist to provide technical assistance to scientific and administrative staff in developing grant and contract proposals for Federal, private, and industry sponsors. It is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Pulling together crucial information for submissions.
• Reviewing data for accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather technical specifications, pricing details, and past performance data essential for proposal development, and perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.
• Develop cost estimates and complete budgets, remain updated on policies and practices from major funding sources like the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense to ensure proposals follow regulations such as FAR, DFARS and OMB Circulars A-122, A-133 and A-110.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, Public/Business Administration, or a directly related area.
• 1-4 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply cost accounting principles in the preparation of cost estimates and internal reports and be able to explain financial data to management and scientific personnel, as well as be able to work with excel spreadsheets to accomplish the above.
• Must have knowledge of federal regulations including FAR, DFARS, and federal cost principles contained in OMB Circulars A-122, A-133 and A-110 or equivalent experience with DCAA. Knowledge of grant and contract policies of major funding agencies, particularly NIH and DOD are strongly preferred. Recent experience in the above areas in addition to knowledge is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in managing a wide variety of complex tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines is required.