Coordinates pre-award activities (1) interpret a wide range of sponsor guidelines; (2) prepare budgets and application materials for public and private sector agencies in accordance with NKI and sponsor policies; (3) verify the completeness of certifications related to financial compliance, human subjects, hazardous materials, etc., that are required at time of proposal submission; (4) prepare proposals for internal approvals; (5) review final proposal for compliance as directed by sponsor guidelines; (6) assist Grants Manager to respond to post submission inquiries from sponsor. Assisting PIs in preparation and efficient submission of annual RPPRs (Research Performance Progress Reports) and semiannual progress reports (NARSAD, etc.), "just-in-time" requests, and no cost extensions including budget preparation, collection of "other support" documents, biosketches, etc.