This work includes preparation of non-technical proposal documents (project summaries, facilities and resources, data management plans, mentoring plans, management plans), identifying and analyzing funding opportunities, coordinating and facilitating the work of proposal writing teams, and developing and offering training sessions to enhance proposal-writing capacity across COS. The Specialist works closely with the College's pre-award and post-award grants administrators, who handle budget preparation, financial compliance, and award management, and supports COS-affiliated research centers and institutes in pursuit of external funding opportunities.