Grants Associate

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Grants Associate

Location(s): San Francisco, CA
(Hybrid: Schedule-working 2 days per week)

Job Summary:
Provides analytical, financial, and administrative support for contract and grant proposal development, grant writing, funding administration, and budget development. Responsibilities include supporting pre-award proposal preparation, post-award fund management, closeout activities, research funding analysis, proposal coordination, compliance review, contract and grant administration, financial reporting, and subaward management.

Position Overview:
This role supports research proposal and award administration by assisting a team of Research Services Coordinators and award specialists. Key responsibilities include:

• Collecting and following up on proposal and award documentation from Principal Investigators (PIs), collaborators, and subcontractors (biosketches, other support documents, salary and effort information).
• Assisting with proposal preparation and compiling final submission packages while ensuring proper formatting, page limits, updated forms, and completeness.
• Monitoring proposal, award, and reporting deadlines.
• Drafting post-award correspondence, including No-Cost Extension (NCE) requests, carry-forward requests, and other administrative documentation.
• Assisting with preliminary proposal budget preparation.
• Supporting compliance with federal proposal guidelines and sponsor regulations.
• Maintaining electronic document management systems for research administration activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Familiarity with research administration and grant proposal submission processes.
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations and proposal requirements is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict submission deadlines.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday.
• 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.
• Hybrid schedule with 2 days per week onsite.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.