Responsibilities: Designated official to submit grant proposals to external sponsors on behalf of Carle Health (including applications for new awards, renewals, continuations, supplements and extensions) Interpret agency guidelines and regulations for funding opportunities with federal and private sponsors and advise applicant departments on requirements, terms, and conditions of submitting an application Review proposal budget and narrative and confirm institutional commitments and operational feasibility Prepare and assist with administrative information and requirements Prepare and assist with proposal and progress report documents including budget development and justification, biosketches, other support, letters of support, and other required documentation Review and maintain various reports to effectively monitor the award lifecycle and monitor financial activity for grant accounts to ensure compliance with internal and external policies and that all transactions comply with project budgets and agreements Review financial reports and analyses to assist program directors with the administration and development of their sponsored programs. Primary responsibilities include assisting grantee departments with the submission and management of their externally funded programs and accounts, as well as working with Carle's Office of Grants Management, leadership and staff to develop and maintain dynamic record-keeping and reporting systems for sponsored project data, enabling strategic planning and growth for Carle's sponsored programs.