ETS · 6 hours ago
Proposal Development Manager, Research
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. The Manager of Research Proposal Development will lead the proposal process for federal and non-federal funding opportunities, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance while managing a high-volume pipeline of proposals.
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Hiring Manager
Nico Kubicka
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to researchers, guiding engagement with program officers and navigating regulatory requirements—especially with NSF, IES, and other key agencies and foundations
Interpret funding structures and review cultures to align proposals with agency priorities and long-term trends
Foster collaboration across ETS and with external partners to support proposal and budget development
Contribute to the evolution of Strategic Research Alliances’ strategy and stay informed on emerging trends and best practices
Identify and share relevant funding opportunities, encouraging timely and strategic proposal submissions
Provide insights into funding cycles and program structures to align ETS initiatives with external opportunities
Maintain proposal calendars and assign writers based on expertise and capacity
Manage a pipeline of 40–60 proposals annually using Salesforce and grants management tools
Support proposal drafting, including boilerplate content, staffing charts, budget justifications, and organizational materials
Repurpose technical documentation for future opportunities when appropriate
Review and edit proposals for clarity, consistency, and alignment with funder requirements
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines, including FAR and agency-specific standards
Proactively identify and resolve compliance issues, keeping leadership informed of risks and solutions
Track proposal outcomes and lead post-submission reviews to drive continuous improvement
Provide regular status updates and maintain RFP distribution lists
Draft proposal budgets and narratives aligned with ETS best practices
Implement process improvements, including external proposal platforms
Advise leadership on budgetary risks and collaborate with finance teams to monitor project expenses
Qualification
Required
Position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of directly relevant experience
Requires strong writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Requires the ability to exercise a significant amount of judgement, technical expertise, professionalism, and experience
Must be knowledgeable of the policies and procedures of federal funding agencies, private foundations and corporations and other funding bodies
Must have some knowledge of the electronic proposal submission and project management systems
Must be able to communicate effectively with ETS researchers and the representatives of federal funding agencies, private foundations and corporations and other funding bodies
Requires not only operational knowledge but also a scholarly understanding of the evolving funding landscape—including agency missions, program call structures, and peer-review practices—to anticipate shifts in priorities and guide ETS researchers accordingly
Stakeholders include senior management, departmental professional and support staff and other ETS researchers, external clients, external boards, councils and committees, government organizations and other external agencies
Benefits
Up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you
Company
ETS
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization, enabling lifelong learners to be future ready.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amit Sevak
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Draper
Vice President and COO, College Board Programs
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