Grant Program Analyst
- Military veterans preferred
2025-07-02 Anser
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Arlington Virginia 22201 United States
Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary: ANSER is seeking a Grant Program Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (OASD(S&T)).
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Provide program analyst support based on the following tasks listed below for PWS 5.5. General Program Analyst support shall be provided as follows:
Administratively track (OASD(S&T) managed requirements such as taskers, Congressional Inquiries, reports, and briefings.
Develop annual and ad hoc reports to Congress.
Collect and prepare technical information into a comprehensive, contextual format for senior DoD leaders.
Assist in technical consulting on complex programs within the field of Science and Technology.
Develop and modify procedures relating to science and technology issues.
Support meetings, process action items through staff and publish minutes.
Maintain configuration and quality control of assignments at all times to assist with tasks, including ability to track suspense dates and ensure that product/packages are complete.
Develop briefs and talking points for use by the DoD leadership with internal and external audiences, ranging in sizes from a few individuals to hundreds.
Review documentation for completeness and consistency with approved documents and ensure that templates and formats are followed.
Conceive solutions and provide written materials, often in response to short-notice tasks assigned to the DoD leadership.
Develop and distribute memos and letters to government and civilian personnel.
Provide the necessary support to formulate/define objectives based on future needs and a good understanding of applicable business systems and Defense requirements with regards to the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program.
Analyze and visualize data for briefings, reports, and other forms of communication for SMART and the DoD leadership.
Support SMART program and functional managers in executing program initiatives such as: SMART Scholar seed funding, SMART Scholar Steering Committee (SSSC), international partnerships.
Coordinate, participate, and represent SMART at events such as SMART Symposium, DoD Lab Day, National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium, Defense STEM Education Consortium, and other DoD STEM events.
Coordinate and cooperate with other DoD Components, academia, contractors, and others to communicate SMART program objectives and assist in successful execution of SMART program.
Assist in program management of SMART strategic outreach initiatives under the SMART cooperative agreement award, specifically, activities to support engagement of HBCUs/MIs and affinity groups.
Provide research grants and opportunities management support within the SMART Program.
Support and coordinate end-to-end project management of SMART initiatives specifically administration of competitive research grants for SMART scholars.
Support and coordinate project management of international internships and research opportunities.
Promote SMART research initiatives to eligible scholars and other program stakeholders.
Manage and oversee the SMART research initiatives application process, solicitation and facilitation of review panels.
Develop and submit recommendations for SMART initiative research awards based on evaluation of submitted applications and evaluation panel review to the SMART Program Manager.
Coordinate delivery of funds to awarded SMART Scholars and support monitoring of funds.
Support and coordinate annual program reviews of SMART research awardees as needed based on program requirements and goals.
Required Qualifications:
Possess an active Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field with a research background
At least three (3) years of recent and relevant work experience supporting STEM Education and Workforce Development or Science & Technology programs
Knowledge and experience in performing basic and/or applied research grants management
Knowledgable of STEM policy and workforce development
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate degree in STEM, or other related field with relevant research experience
Five (5) years of recent and relevant work experience
Relevant experience in end-to-end project management
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
