NSF Content Specialist with Security Clearance

OVERVIEW: We are seeking an experienced Part-time, remote Content Specialist to support efforts of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Provide grants management and business analysis expertise to complete the Business Systems Reviews (BSR) of NSF-selected Major Facilities With the BSR Operational Lead, liaise with Recipient Core Functional Area (CFA) Representatives, including during the Recipient Kickoff, Desk Review, and Site Visit Serve as subject matter expert for one or more BSR CFAs on a BSR: General Management Award Management Financial Management Budget Planning and Execution Human Resources Management Procurement Property Management Review BSR scope and develop the corresponding BSR Document Request Analyze Recipient documentation including policies, procedures, and sampling artifacts to highlight compliance issues, concerns, and gaps with NSF requirements Maintain supporting review documentation Explore themes or concerns with Recipient during teleconference or site visit Author assigned CFA sections of draft and final BSR Reports Suggest remedial action on issues of non-compliance, if any Write recommendations for improvement of Recipient Business Systems supporting the Major Facility Provide advice on Implementation Plan or resolution of recommendations as requested by BSR Lead REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: Knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following business core functional areas (CFA): financial management, procurement, and property management Demonstrated experience (7-10 years) with progressively increasing responsibilities supporting review assessments (e.g., desk reviews, audits) for government science projects (construction and/or operations) particularly NSF, DOE, NASA, and DOD In-depth knowledge of CFR 200 and other OMB Federal cost/administrative regulations, particularly those pertaining to research administration of grants and agreements Skill in the use of standard electronic business tools, particularly Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint Teams, SharePoint, and Acrobat Pro Effective and demonstrated oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively interact with NSF staff and engage with science community stakeholders Organizational and effective time management skills Skill in document analysis, interviewing, with the ability to articulate and defend opinions, preferred Experience in Grants Management CLEARANCE: US Citizenship required