Sr Program Specialist/SSO Coordinator at Looper Consulting LLC – Bowie, Maryland

At Looper Consulting we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging work environment. Looper Consulting offers an impressive range of professional services through two lines of business. The Operations Management division provides business consulting, staff augmentation, and administrative support services to help businesses and government agencies thrive. The Accounting Services division provides bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, audit, tax, and other financial services to commercial businesses and Federal and State Government contractors. If you are looking to join a growing company, then look no further! The Sr Program Specialist/SSO Coordinator job opportunity will be a remote position.

The Sr Program Specialist/SSO Coordinator position will work with the Division of Independent Review (DIR) to provide

administrative and logistical support the operation of HRSA objective review committees review of applications

for federal assistance. The Program Specialist works under supervision of the Project Manager and will be

providing overall administrative and program support for the successful execution of grant reviews.

The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) provides equitable health care to the nation’shighest-need communities. Their programs support people with low incomes, people with HIV, pregnant people,children, parents, rural communities, transplant patients, and the health workforce. HRSA is comprised of ninebureaus and twelve offices, and each is committed to improving health outcomes and achieving health equitythrough access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative, high-value programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

Program Specialist:

• Perform routine assignments associated with grant review logistics and reviewer technical assistance.
• Develop and manage reviewer communications and data.
• Monitor and respond to reviewer technical assistance inquiries.
• Support Review Manager/Project Director in preparation for client meetings; participate as needed.
• Produce and/or develop standard, pre-programmed documents and reports from the various grant systems as directed.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of all grant review related documentation and application data.
• Support logistical tasks for contract Review Manager/Project Director as assigned.
• Utilize grants management technology systems to support the grant review process including reviewer recruitment, panel administration, honorarium, close-out, and surveys.
• Identify, review and document qualifications of new/potential reviewers.
• Support development and execution of grant review trainings – audio and web.
• Generate and maintain grant review files - correspondence, documents, forms and payments.
• Ensure that all sensitive materials are destroyed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SSO Coordinator:

• Manage pre-combined and final summary statements
• Oversee and manage SSO process: Onboarding, Training, Logistics, Recruiting, Assigning
• Capture live panel comments in Application Review Module (ARM) system

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study or 5 years of relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of experience assisting and/or managing discretionary grant reviews, preferably for the Federal government.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote) – with emphasis on Excel and Word.
• Proficient use of Adobe Acrobat (Reader and Pro).
• Attention to Detail is a must. Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Special consideration given to candidates with experience utilizing the following Federal grantsmanagement platforms: GrantSolutions, Application Review Module (ARM) systems.
• Bachelor's level degree or equivalent/related experience

Looper Consulting offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.