Research Grants Administrator

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Research Grants Administrator (RGA) for support at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT).

The contractor shall review research solicitations from Federal agencies including the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the National Science Foundation and others to recommend suitable funding opportunities for pursuit by engineering, science, and management faculty.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities Include:

• The contractor shall serve as the Grants.gov and NSF Fastlane application workspace expert for AFIT/EN; inform relevant research funding opportunities to faculty; and administratively assist in the preparation of research proposals to potential sponsors.
• The contractor shall generate application-specific templates, guidance, and presentations to provide comprehensive support to faculty and staff.
• The contractor shall review proposals for compliance with Air Force and AFIT policies and forward to the Director of Sponsored Programs.
• High-priority and urgent proposal packages will be assigned to the contractor for expedited administrative processing.
• The contractor shall assist with proposal submission to potential DoD sponsor offices and maintain thorough and accurate records that contribute to AFIT/ENRS management reports.
• The contractor shall collect and compile information for the Graduate School’s annual Research Report, which includes preparing the initial draft, collaborating with AFIT/EN Departments and Centers to obtain verifiable data, performing review and revision, and facilitating publication after institutional approval.
• The contractor shall directly assist the Director of Sponsored Programs by providing support through data collection, faculty consultations, workshop support, and other related duties as requested.
• The contractor shall review data in the AFIT/EN Database (ENDB) to assist faculty and staff in project funding status.
• The contractor shall prepare quarterly Research Notes summarizing opportunities and including other information as requested by the Director of Sponsored Programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Personnel supporting this requirement must have and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must be proficient in the following applications: Adobe Acrobat; Microsoft Office Suite; and Microsoft Publisher.
• Must have at least one year of recent sponsored programs or sponsored research financial management experience.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.