Director, Grants Management/Sponsored Projects
DEPARTMENT: Research
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Research & Evaluation
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION: In operation since April 1999, the American Legacy Foundation was created as a result of the Master Settlement Agreement between tobacco manufacturers and a coalition of 46 state Attorneys General. Legacy’s mission is to build a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit. The foundation’s mission is:
- To arm all young people with the knowledge and tools to reject tobacco.
- To eliminate disparities in access to tobacco prevention and cessation services.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will direct activities related to sponsored project submissions for the American Legacy Foundation’s Stephen A. Schroeder National Institute for Tobacco Research and Policy Studies. The Director will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Research and Evaluation and be responsible for providing investigators with a full range of pre-award services that facilitate the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals for external funding including budget allocation and project initiation.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Work with the Legacy Finance Office and external funding agencies to review budget justification for appropriateness and completeness of content and verify compliance with sponsoring organization’s guidelines and Legacy’s policies and procedures.
- Develop and manage procedures for the monitoring and control of all current grant and lab budgets, from both a fiscal year and grant year perspective.
- Check relevant sections of grant proposals with budgets and budget justifications to ensure consistency.
- Coordinate submission of large multi-center proposals ensuring that all applicable direct and indirect cost rates have been applied.
- Assist with program progress reports.
- Track grant/contract proposals and other documentation through signature/approval processes.
- Coordinate subcontracts with sponsor agencies and Finance Office.
- Advise staff about changes in sponsored research policies and procedures.
- Develop a departmental database to track awards.
- Ensure that anticipated promotions and annual cost of living increases are calculated into budgets.
- Identify budget issues, make recommendations to address concerns, and resolve problems.
- Perform other duties as required based on the needs of the foundation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and a minimum of five years of related professional experience with budget management, grant proposal preparation, and/or research grants management is required. Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted contracting and subcontracting practices is desirable as is comprehensive knowledge of and experience working with research funding mechanisms employed by a wide array of extramural sponsors, particularly NIH grants and federal regulatory environment. Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing is required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and financial analysis skills are also required. The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment will be required but candidate must also be able to work independently. Excellent organizational skills are essential.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Salary range is low to mid $80’s based on experience with EXCELLENT benefits.
Interested applicants should submit their resume with salary history, and 3 references to:
VP of Human Resources
Attn: Director, Grants Management/Sponsored Projects #206
1724 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: (202) 454-5597
hr@americanlegacy.org
Please no telephone calls.
American Legacy Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer