# Grants Program Analyst

**Company:** [Axle](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/axle)
**Location:** Bethesda, MD
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $115k – $125k/yr
**Experience:** 12+ years
**Skills:** Nih Grants Management, Era Impac Ii, Grant Applications, Budget Analysis, Compliance Review, Award Packages, Portfolio Analysis, Prior Approvals, Human Subjects Research, Animal Subjects Research
**Posted:** 2026-08-21

> Provides specialized NIH grants management support for competing applications, pending awards, funding actions, and portfolio analysis. The role requires a master’s degree, 12 years of NIH grants management experience, and hands-on proficiency with eRA IMPAC II.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Triage competing grant applications and prioritize work according to organizational needs and deadlines.
- Follow up on required documentation and upload materials to official grant folders.
- Review competing grant applications for bars to funding, foreign involvement, summary statement concerns, budget issues, human and animal subject codes, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Issue award notices and award packages within specified timeframes.
- Respond to grantee and Federal staff inquiries and provide guidance on administrative and procedural matters.
- Prepare clear, accurate correspondence regarding administrative issues and prior approvals.
- Collaborate with program and grantee staff to obtain information required before awards.
- Assist with OGM supplements, funding actions, and portfolio analysis of pending awards.

## Requirements
- Master’s degree required.
- Minimum 12 years of specialized NIH grants management experience.
- Experience using eRA IMPAC II to process competing grant applications and issue award packages.
- Experience reviewing applications for budget, compliance, and award-readiness concerns.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Anticipated base compensation: **$115,000–$125,000 USD**.
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) match up to 5%.
- Educational benefits for career growth.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, parking, dependent care, and transportation.

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