Grants Management Specialist

Job Family:

Research Analyst

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are seeking a Grants Management Specialist to provide technical, analytical, and administrative support to the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). This position is a full-time position located in Bethesda, Maryland, with potential for remote work (with approval), supporting federal staff in managing grant activities in accordance with NIH policies and federal regulations.

• Support pre- and post-award grant activities, including application review, reporting, and administrative processing.

• Prepare summaries, documentation, and correspondence for federal staff review.

• Organize and maintain grant files, tracking tools, and financial/administrative records.

• Identify missing information, compliance issues, and items requiring follow-up.

• Assist with grant monitoring, closeout activities, and process improvement efforts.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of ONE (1) year of experience grants administration, financial analysis, or related field.

• Knowledge of grants policies and regulations. 

• Experience with grant lifecycle support (pre-award and post-award activities).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), SharePoint, and grant systems (e.g., IMPAC II, QVR or similar).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting federal grants programs, particularly within NIH or HHS environments.

• Familiarity with grants funding analysis, cost/price analysis, and tracking tools.

• Experience preparing administrative review summaries and supporting documentation for federal staff.

• Exposure to process improvement initiatives related to grants management.

• Knowledge of NIHGrants Policy Statement and 2 CFR Part 200.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting correspondence and reports.

The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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