Job Profile:
Research Contract Specialist 4

Job Family:
Research Contracts

Time Type:
Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:
$90,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Responsible for setting departmental strategies, and managing intricate research contracts and grants. Also, responsible for developing and implementing best practices, overseeing compliance audits, and serving as a subject matter expert for stakeholders and funding agencies.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range:

• $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Summary: The Grant Writer will serve as a senior proposal development professional responsible for identifying, assessing, and pursuing strategic external funding opportunities that align with Arizona State University's global engagement, international education, workforce development, English language education, and public diplomacy priorities. This position will monitor federal funding opportunities from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. embassies, Regional English Language Offices (RELOs), and other sponsors; conduct opportunity analysis; coordinate proposal development efforts; and lead the preparation of competitive, high-quality grant applications. The Grant Writer will work closely with academic units, research centers, and external partners to develop compelling proposals that advance ASU's international sponsored project portfolio.

Essential Duties:
• Monitor and proactively identify funding opportunities from U.S. government agencies, international organizations, foundations, and other sponsors, with particular emphasis on U.S. Department of State programs and international education initiatives.
• Conduct strategic analyses of Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and related solicitations to assess alignment with institutional priorities and competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain funding opportunity pipelines, calendars, and forecasting tools to support proposal planning and decision-making.
• Lead the development, writing, editing, and submission of complex grant proposals, concept papers, and other funding applications.
• Coordinate proposal development teams involving faculty, researchers, program staff, finance personnel, and external partners.
• Gather, synthesize, and translate technical, academic, and programmatic information into persuasive proposal narratives tailored to sponsor requirements.
• Develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, work plans, logic models, and other proposal development tools.
• Collaborate with budget and administrative personnel to ensure proposed activities, staffing plans, and budgets align with sponsor requirements and institutional policies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with sponsor representatives, partner organizations, and internal stakeholders to strengthen funding competitiveness.
• Track proposal outcomes, funding trends, and sponsor priorities to inform future business development strategies.
• Support the development of institutional capability statements, proposal templates, past performance materials, and other business development resources.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to leadership regarding strategic funding opportunities and proposal investments.

Desired Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience identifying and pursuing competitive federal grant opportunities, particularly from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Regional English Language Offices (RELOs), USAID, or similar international sponsors.
• Experience leading the development of complex, multi-partner proposals with budgets exceeding $500,000.
• Strong understanding of federal grant regulations, proposal requirements, and sponsor review processes.
• Experience analyzing funding opportunities and developing go/no-go recommendations based on strategic fit, competitiveness, budget, and institutional capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple proposal development efforts simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, researchers, administrators, and external organizations in a complex organizational environment.
• Excellent written communication, editing, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of international education, workforce development, English language education, public diplomacy, capacity-building, or global engagement programs.
• Experience developing proposal narratives, logic models, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and program implementation plans.
• Demonstrated success securing external funding through competitive grant applications.
• Proficiency with funding databases and opportunity tracking systems, including Grants.gov and related sponsor platforms.
• Evidence of strong analytical skills and the ability to translate sponsor priorities into actionable proposal strategies.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
• Frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Flexible work arrangement options are available based on job duties and department approval

Department Statement:

The office of Global Academic Initiatives builds global capacity and global agility for the university at large. We are a central coordinating unit for strategic university partnerships, focused on increasing access to quality education globally.

Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.

Location:
Campus: Tempe

Funding:
No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.
https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$23953.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.