Grant Researcher (1099)

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years experience in grant research, especially in workforce development, education, or cybersecurity., Proficiency with grant databases such as Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and Foundation Directory Online., Understanding of funding sources at local, state, and federal levels., Strong ability to present research findings clearly and strategically..

Key responsibilities:

  • Research and identify funding opportunities aligned with program goals.
  • Track application deadlines and summarize relevant information.
  • Coordinate with proposal writers for grant submissions.
  • Maintain tracking dashboards for grant opportunities.

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SANS Institute Computer Hardware & Networking SME https://www.sans.org/
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Job description

About SANS

SANS Institute (SANS) launched in 1989 as a cooperative for information security thought leadership, it is SANS’ ongoing mission to empower cyber security professionals with the practical skills and knowledge they need to make our world a safer place. We fuel this effort with high quality training, certifications, scholarship academies, degree programs, cyber ranges, and resources to meet the needs of every cyber professional. Our data, research, and the top minds in cybersecurity collectively ensure that individuals and organizations have the actionable education and support they need.


Join the SANS Team

At SANS, our culture is defined by Mission, Brand, People. Our goal is to hire people who understand the importance of continuing to fight against the cyber security threats (Mission) while delivering the highest quality training (Brand) to our students. We want employees whose personal values align well with our culture of fairness, honesty, customer focus, and pragmatic approach (People).


Summary of Position

We are seeking an independent contractor who is a strategic, detailoriented Grant Researcher to identify highpotential public and private funding opportunities for our cybersecurity workforce development programs. This role will help scale our reach by sourcing grant opportunities from federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate sources.


The duration of the contract is approximately 6 months with average monthly hours at 4060 hours(1015 hoursweek) and will work closely with the Director, Mission Business Development. This is a remote position.


Key Responsibilities

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Industry :
Computer Hardware & Networking
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Research
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication

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