Our client, a leading academic medical center known for excellence in biomedical research and education, is hiring a Pre-Award Grant Specialist to support their expanding sponsored programs team. This vital role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to high-impact research funding efforts, coordinate complex grant processes, and ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations. Join a dynamic research-focused institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and groundbreaking discoveries.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the electronic submission of approximately 500 grant applications annually, primarily federal grants submitted via Cayuse 424 and Cayuse SP systems.
• Serve as the primary resource for researchers, faculty, and administrators regarding Cayuse grant management, providing technical support and system guidance.
• Review proposal budgets for accuracy, compliance with NIH salary caps, indirect cost policies, and sponsor guidelines; coordinate budget revisions, cost-share requests, and waivers.
• Ensure all proposals include necessary approvals, institutional sign-offs, and are compliant with federal mandates such as the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy and Other Support requirements.
• Manage internal routing and review workflows within Cayuse SP, track proposal statuses, and facilitate timely submissions.
• Collaborate with various research offices to verify employment, salary details, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing Letters of Intent, Statements of Work, sub-award budgets, and progress reports.
• Respond promptly to submission issues, validation failures, and sponsor inquiries while maintaining meticulous documentation.
• Stay current on evolving federal research regulations, policies, and institutional procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, finance, or related fields).
• Minimum of five years’ experience in sponsored projects administration, specializing in pre-award activities, with familiarity managing around 500 proposals per year preferred.
• Proven expertise in grant budgeting, compliance, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Extensive experience operating Cayuse 424 and Cayuse SP systems.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret complex regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical requirements to faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, manage deadlines, and coordinate multiple activities efficiently.

About TAL Healthcare

At Tal Healthcare our sole focus is on you, and how we can meet your needs and goals. Each time we talk to our clients and our candidates, we look for ways to excel in the search assignment and transform what we do into a rewarding experience for everyone. The process begins by understanding precisely what will attract the top people to today’s healthcare opportunities. This includes really getting to know each applicant’s motivation. We explore their motivation to make a change, their ability to meet the requirements of the offered opportunity, critical points in the development of their career, and how their mindset fits with the company’s culture. To meet our client’s immediate needs and longer-term goals, critical thinking is applied so we can offer ideal solutions and candidates that will thrive in the position and contribute to their organizations success. A large part of this effort involves industry insight — understanding the needs and trends that affect today’s healthcare professionals, and anticipating future developments so we can proactively offer the best possible career services. By assessing the criteria and requirements, we end up with a hiring process that a...llows for a highly successful match. We strive to maintain the highest levels of performance and excellence as we interact with both clients and candidates. Our commitment to maintaining these values is based on the philosophy of continuous improvement of our practices, the strength of solid teamwork and by exercising personal accountability. -We take our responsibilities seriously -We are straightforward and direct -We are respectful, discrete and confidential -We do the right thing

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