Grants Management Specialist

(ID: 2026-3298)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Grants Management Specialist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Research Triangle Park, NC

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Overview

This position independently provides grants management support to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The specialist tracks grant receipt and funding, drafts summary statements, performs price and cost analysis, and applies grants policy and regulations to funding analysis. Responsibilities include reviewing and applying grants management policies and procedures, evaluating the reasonableness, adequacy, and allocability of costs in grant and cooperative agreement financial documents, and maintaining official grant files and related NIH reporting. A Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience is required, and a background in business management and administration or business economics is preferred.

Field of Study

• Business Management and Administration

• Business Economics

Deliverables

• Provide fiscal and administrative review of grant applications

• Review and apply grants management policies and procedures for grant programs

• Evaluate the reasonableness, adequacy, and allocability of costs specified in grant and cooperative agreement financial documents

• Provide appropriate file documentation for assigned grant applications, including annotated applications (e.g., grant file, annotated correspondence with the grantee, program officer, or other related offices to resolve compliance requirements such as just-in-time materials, F&A rate agreements, or human subject or vertebrate animal concerns), completing the grants management checklist in the GM IMPAC System, preparing budgets using standard NIH GM Workbook budget templates, and drafting the Notice of Award ready for release with appropriate dates, terms, and conditions

• Conduct correspondence with awardee institutions concerning unusual or unresolved issues to obtain additional information for adequate documentation or to suggest modifications or changes in budgets, in accordance with policies, regulations, and procedures

• Maintain all official grant files

• Respond to data call requests and compile reports of information from NIH grant databases and related financial systems, including monthly and quarterly obligation reports, monthly closeout reports, and ad hoc audit requests from the Office of the Inspector General, NIH Office of Extramural Research, or other NIH central offices

Statement of Work Details

• Provide work products and documents related to fiscal and administrative review of grant applications, including reviewing and applying grants management policies and procedures for grant programs

• Provide work products and documents related to evaluating the reasonableness, adequacy, and allocability of costs specified in grant and cooperative agreement financial documents, and providing appropriate file documentation for assigned grant applications

• Provide work products and documents related to conducting correspondence with awardee institutions concerning unusual or unresolved issues, to obtain additional information for adequate documentation or to suggest modifications or changes in budgets

• Provide work products and documents related to maintaining all official grant files, responding to data call requests, and compiling reports of information from NIH grant databases and related financial systems

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: [email protected]

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.