Clearance requirement: Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a favorable suitability determination.

SciTech Services is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). The Administrative Assistant will perform overall administrative services to support operational and deliverable objectives.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with pre- and post-award activities, including the preparation of grant awards.
• Assess grant applications to ascertain the allowability, allocability, reasonableness and consistency of recommended costs.
• Respond to inquiries concerning grants management policies and procedures, and status of individual awards, on a one-on-one basis.
• Interpret and apply business management policies, procedures and practices to grants created situations.
• Manage and coordinate a complex grant portfolio.
• Develop innovative grant arrangements to resolve critical and unprecedented program needs.
• Participate in project and administrative site and staff visits to evaluate the appropriateness of budgetary requests.
• Advise applicants and grantees on financial and management issues relevant to their applications.
• Ensure that awardees are compliant with established administrative and financial policies, procedures and sound business practices.
• Provide advice, interpretation and guidance on statutes, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to the award program in general and individual applications and proposals as well as the award program in general and as related to individual awards.
• Conduct administrative and financial review of grant applications and applicant organizations.
• Conduct post award monitoring of projects, review all requested changes to the award and approve changes that are consistent with NIH and HHS policies and procedures.
• Resolve grant-related issues, working with NIDCR scientific and administrative personnel and with similar staff of grantee organizations.
• Initiate correspondence to grantee institutions regarding grant-related questions and problems, clarification of policy and procedures, or requests for additional information.
• Collaborate with staff to use guidelines and policies for specific situations utilizing NIDCR, NIH and HHS grants administration sources.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience.
• Proficient in the use of applicable software, such as Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, etc.
• Knowledge of format, content, and use of various accounting and budget documents and systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external staff members, and to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work while maintaining confidentiality and handle sensitive matters diplomatically and discreetly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, with a positive attitude.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

SciTech offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, vacation, and sick leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans.