Grant and Proposal Writer
$93,600–$114,400 year
Remote
Job Summary
Monitor federal funding opportunities across CMS, HRSA, and HHS sub-agencies, analyzing Notices of Funding Opportunity to assess strategic alignment and eligibility. Research and develop full grant applications, RFP responses, and strategic proposals, including statements of need, logic models, and budget narratives. Coordinate submission checklists, manage internal review cycles, and ensure compliance with agency-specific formatting and federal requirements. Prepare and submit proposals through Grants.gov and other portals while maintaining reusable content libraries and tracking registration renewals. Support post-award reporting, progress updates, and audit readiness documentation. This part-time role (15-20 hours/week) helps Pear Suite secure funding to expand community-based care access.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years developing successful grant applications, RFP responses, or strategic proposals, with demonstrated success supporting federal healthcare funding and/or healthcare procurement opportunities
- Working knowledge of the Medicaid and Medicare program landscape, including value-based payment models, health equity initiatives, and rural health delivery challenges
- Direct experience writing successful applications to CMS, CMMI, HRSA, state Medicaid agencies, or comparable healthcare procurement and proposal opportunities
- Proven experience navigating Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and federal application systems
- Strong understanding of federal compliance requirements (e.g., 2 CFR 200 / Uniform Guidance) and HHS/CMS-specific grant terms and conditions
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex clinical, programmatic, and policy information into clear, persuasive narrative
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Experience developing budgets and budget narratives in collaboration with finance teams
- Experience supporting healthcare RFPs, procurement responses, managed care proposals, or strategic partnership submissions
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with Community Health Worker workforce models, scope of practice, certification/training frameworks, and CHW reimbursement pathways
- Experience supporting Rural Health Transformation Program applications or similar state/federal rural health initiatives
- Familiarity with CHW integration models within Medicaid managed care, health systems, ACOs, or FQHCs
- Understanding of Medicaid Section 1115 waivers, Medicare Innovation Center demonstration models, or rural health redesign frameworks
- Familiarity with logic models, theory of change frameworks, and health outcomes/quality measure evaluation design (e.g., HEDIS, UDS measures)
- Prior experience in a healthcare, public health, and/or rural health system
- Track record of securing awards of $500K+
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