Overview
Benefits
ECRI is an inspiring place to work. We share a common mission to help healthcare organizations make smart, compassionate, and ethical decisions for patients. Consider these additional benefits of joining the ECRI team:
Industry leadership: We have a long history and proven reputation in patient safety and medical technology research.
On-the-job-learning: You will have the opportunity to work with specialists across medical science, patient care, healthcare management, and technology.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage.
Retirement Savings: Our employees can participate in an employer-matching 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Additional benefits: ECRI offers additional benefits to our employees, including paid time off and holiday pay, paid leave for parents, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, access to LinkedIn Learning, and other voluntary benefit programs (e.g. accident insurance, identity theft insurance, flexible spending accounts).
Volunteer Program: ECRI Cares, our employee volunteer program, provides a framework for us to work together and make a difference in the lives of others. All employees are provided 16 hours annually of paid time to volunteer at preapproved ECRI Cares charities during normal business hours.
About ECRI At ECRI, our passion for safe, effective, and efficient care is ingrained into the fabric of who we are and why we are here. For more than 50 years, the people of ECRI have been unyielding in their work to protect patients from unsafe and ineffective medical technologies and practices. Now, with the acquisition of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), we have created one of the largest healthcare quality and safety entities in the world.
As a non-profit, independent organization, we utilize an unbiased, evidence-based approach to develop guidance, and maintain our principles of integrity and transparent work. Our ethical standards have led us to adopt the industry\'s strictest conflict-of-interest policies, and they are why tens of thousands of healthcare leaders worldwide rely on ECRI to guide their clinical, operational, and strategic decisions across all sites of care.
The Most Trusted Voice in Healthcare
ECRI Is Proud To Serve The Healthcare Industry, From Providers And Insurers To Government Agencies, And Medical Associations. Our Areas Of Focus Include
Patient Safety: empowering leaders to eliminate patient harm through the dissemination of best practices, guidance, benchmarking, and recommendations.
Evidence-Based Medicine: providing clinical evidence to inform and support decisions on the effectiveness of medical technologies, procedures, genetic tests, and clinical practice guidelines.
Technology Decision Support: arming hospital systems with unbiased insights, so they can optimize their supply chain.
ECRI is the only organization worldwide to conduct independent medical device evaluations, with labs located in North America and Asia Pacific. ECRI is designated an Evidence-based Practice Center by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and a federally certified Patient Safety Organization by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
At ECRI, our passion for the truth drives us to go further and dig deeper in our pursuit to advance effective, evidence-based healthcare globally. The success of our organization relies on the kind of creative thinking that can only result from a diverse team of individuals. ECRI is proud to be an employer of choice with an inclusive environment for all employees. As part of this goal and in compliance with various laws and regulations, ECRI provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees.
It\'s what makes ECRI unique, and why we are the most trusted voice in healthcare.
Position Summary The Grants and Proposals Specialist assists in raising the profile of ECRI by identifying and responding to RFXs i.e., Requests for Information [RFIs], Requests for Proposals [RFPs]) to expand funding opportunities from government agencies and private philanthropic organizations. This individual coordinates the evaluation and tracking of international and domestic funding opportunities. Provides professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing, and responding to public and private grant opportunities. Assist with the development of proposal materials, gather supporting documentation, and ensure timely submissions of applications that adhere to the RFXs\' requirements. Knowledge/experience in proposal writing, funding opportunity/prospect research, and winning grants/contracts from the public and private sectors is essential. Knowledge/experience in the healthcare industry (e.g., patient safety, healthcare quality, risk management, infection prevention and control, evidence-based medicine, medical product and device safety, health information technologies, aging services) is preferred.
Essential Functions
Work inter-departmentally in coordination with various ECRI executives, directors, and subject matter experts to identify, cultivate, and maintain strong working relationships with new and existing funders, as well as current and prospective collaborative partners.
Research funding opportunities using various grants and contract funding opportunity databases (e.g., SAM.gov, Grants.gov, General Services Administration, Foundation Directory Online, Instrumentl, industry/professional association newsletters, global tenders).
Assist in conceptualizing and preparing proposals in response to RFXs for public and private sector organizations to fund projects in the healthcare industry, including in the areas of patient safety, healthcare quality, risk management, infection prevention and control, evidence-based medicine, medical product and device safety, health information technologies, and aging services.
Researching and identifying grant opportunities from various sources like government agencies, private foundations, and corporations.
Work with Department Managers to create/market repeatable projects for various state agencies based on ECRI capabilities.
Developing and writing grant proposals that detail the organization\'s needs and project impact, adhering to funder guidelines.
Assist with creating budgets and managing grant funds according to regulations and grantor requirements.
Ensuring compliance with grant terms, conditions, and reporting requirements, which helps maintain funding. They prepare and submit reports to funding agencies.
Collaborating with program directors and financial managers within the organization and building relationships with funders and partners.
Provide backup support for coordinating the proposal submission process as needed, including facilitating interdisciplinary team collaboration, developing proposal timelines to clarify roles and responsibilities, preparing compliance matrices, drafting and refining proposal content, and ensuring timely and efficient submission.
Develop win themes using consistent messaging and compelling content that aligns with the RFXs\' requirements and evaluation criteria. Create and continuously improve narrative content, charts, templates, and other materials for proposals. Capture and apply lessons learned from proposals to drive continuous improvement and streamline processes. Track all funding opportunities reviewed, proposal submissions, win/loss records, and progress on proposal materials. Assist with and coordinate special projects as assigned.
Accountability Metrics Meet deadlines as assigned. Maintain high quality standards. Identify relevant funding opportunities within 2 business days of postings (excluding PTO and vacation days). Professional development: If recommended and supported by budget and management, participate in relevant webinars, conferences, and other virtual educational opportunities to grow knowledge base.
Qualifications POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 4+ years of experience directly related to proposal grant, writing, funding opportunity/prospect research, government contracting, government health/human services departments, and/or philanthropy required.
Knowledge/experience in the healthcare industry (e.g., patient safety, healthcare quality, risk management, infection prevention and control, evidence-based medicine, medical products and device safety, health information technologies, aging services) is preferred. Demonstrated success in funding capture in both the private and public sectors. Strong writing skills and proven ability to create compelling and persuasive proposals for public and private sectors that adhere to RFXs\' requirements. Demonstrated experience in cultivating and maintaining relationships with new/existing funders and collaborative partners. Ability to manage competing priorities and ensure that project/proposal tasks are completed on time and to quality standards. Ability to set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor progress towards goals, and track RFXs\' requirements and other details. Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary project teams and ability to foster teamwork to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. Superior interpersonal skills, a team player, proactive and a confident approach backed by tenacity and commitment are essential. Excellent negotiating skills and an ability to persuade others is a must. Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem. Creativity/Innovation skills: Ability to develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the team. Ability to work beyond standard hours during busy periods to meet tight deadlines required.
Education: Bachelor\'s degree required (Master\'s degree preferred).
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office 2007+ and Teams; SharePoint; Adobe Acrobat; collaboration software; videoconferencing platforms; and funding opportunity research databases (e.g., SAM.gov, Grants.gov, General Services Administration, Bloomberg, USAOpps, Foundation Directory Online).
Position Compensation: The salary range for new employees in this position is $49,267.19 - $55,179.25, based on background, experience, and skills. In addition, new employees in this position are eligible for all of our benefit offerings, including, but not limited to, health and welfare benefits, 403(B) retirement savings, and paid time off (PTO).
Physical Demands This position operates in a remote environment and requires the individual to remain in a stationary position, whether sitting or standing, before a desk or other fixed workspace, most of their workday. In addition, this position requires the individual to occasionally move about their workspace to access and inspect work-related materials, such as file cabinets with physical files and standard office equipment. This position requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, including, but not limited to, a laptop, keyboard, mouse, webcam, and phone, as well as effectively communicate information and ideas to a wide variety of audiences in written and oral form.
ADA/EEO Statements ECRI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to succeed. ECRI complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on these protected characteristics.
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Benefits
ECRI is an inspiring place to work. We share a common mission to help healthcare organizations make smart, compassionate, and ethical decisions for patients. Consider these additional benefits of joining the ECRI team:
Industry leadership: We have a long history and proven reputation in patient safety and medical technology research.
On-the-job-learning: You will have the opportunity to work with specialists across medical science, patient care, healthcare management, and technology.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage.
Retirement Savings: Our employees can participate in an employer-matching 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Additional benefits: ECRI offers additional benefits to our employees, including paid time off and holiday pay, paid leave for parents, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, access to LinkedIn Learning, and other voluntary benefit programs (e.g. accident insurance, identity theft insurance, flexible spending accounts).
Volunteer Program: ECRI Cares, our employee volunteer program, provides a framework for us to work together and make a difference in the lives of others. All employees are provided 16 hours annually of paid time to volunteer at preapproved ECRI Cares charities during normal business hours.
About ECRI At ECRI, our passion for safe, effective, and efficient care is ingrained into the fabric of who we are and why we are here. For more than 50 years, the people of ECRI have been unyielding in their work to protect patients from unsafe and ineffective medical technologies and practices. Now, with the acquisition of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), we have created one of the largest healthcare quality and safety entities in the world.
As a non-profit, independent organization, we utilize an unbiased, evidence-based approach to develop guidance, and maintain our principles of integrity and transparent work. Our ethical standards have led us to adopt the industry\'s strictest conflict-of-interest policies, and they are why tens of thousands of healthcare leaders worldwide rely on ECRI to guide their clinical, operational, and strategic decisions across all sites of care.
The Most Trusted Voice in Healthcare
ECRI Is Proud To Serve The Healthcare Industry, From Providers And Insurers To Government Agencies, And Medical Associations. Our Areas Of Focus Include
Patient Safety: empowering leaders to eliminate patient harm through the dissemination of best practices, guidance, benchmarking, and recommendations.
Evidence-Based Medicine: providing clinical evidence to inform and support decisions on the effectiveness of medical technologies, procedures, genetic tests, and clinical practice guidelines.
Technology Decision Support: arming hospital systems with unbiased insights, so they can optimize their supply chain.
ECRI is the only organization worldwide to conduct independent medical device evaluations, with labs located in North America and Asia Pacific. ECRI is designated an Evidence-based Practice Center by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and a federally certified Patient Safety Organization by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
At ECRI, our passion for the truth drives us to go further and dig deeper in our pursuit to advance effective, evidence-based healthcare globally. The success of our organization relies on the kind of creative thinking that can only result from a diverse team of individuals. ECRI is proud to be an employer of choice with an inclusive environment for all employees. As part of this goal and in compliance with various laws and regulations, ECRI provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees.
It\'s what makes ECRI unique, and why we are the most trusted voice in healthcare.
Position Summary The Grants and Proposals Specialist assists in raising the profile of ECRI by identifying and responding to RFXs i.e., Requests for Information [RFIs], Requests for Proposals [RFPs]) to expand funding opportunities from government agencies and private philanthropic organizations. This individual coordinates the evaluation and tracking of international and domestic funding opportunities. Provides professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing, and responding to public and private grant opportunities. Assist with the development of proposal materials, gather supporting documentation, and ensure timely submissions of applications that adhere to the RFXs\' requirements. Knowledge/experience in proposal writing, funding opportunity/prospect research, and winning grants/contracts from the public and private sectors is essential. Knowledge/experience in the healthcare industry (e.g., patient safety, healthcare quality, risk management, infection prevention and control, evidence-based medicine, medical product and device safety, health information technologies, aging services) is preferred.
Essential Functions
Work inter-departmentally in coordination with various ECRI executives, directors, and subject matter experts to identify, cultivate, and maintain strong working relationships with new and existing funders, as well as current and prospective collaborative partners.
Research funding opportunities using various grants and contract funding opportunity databases (e.g., SAM.gov, Grants.gov, General Services Administration, Foundation Directory Online, Instrumentl, industry/professional association newsletters, global tenders).
Assist in conceptualizing and preparing proposals in response to RFXs for public and private sector organizations to fund projects in the healthcare industry, including in the areas of patient safety, healthcare quality, risk management, infection prevention and control, evidence-based medicine, medical product and device safety, health information technologies, and aging services.
Researching and identifying grant opportunities from various sources like government agencies, private foundations, and corporations.
Work with Department Managers to create/market repeatable projects for various state agencies based on ECRI capabilities.
Developing and writing grant proposals that detail the organization\'s needs and project impact, adhering to funder guidelines.
Assist with creating budgets and managing grant funds according to regulations and grantor requirements.
Ensuring compliance with grant terms, conditions, and reporting requirements, which helps maintain funding. They prepare and submit reports to funding agencies.
Collaborating with program directors and financial managers within the organization and building relationships with funders and partners.
Provide backup support for coordinating the proposal submission process as needed, including facilitating interdisciplinary team collaboration, developing proposal timelines to clarify roles and responsibilities, preparing compliance matrices, drafting and refining proposal content, and ensuring timely and efficient submission.
Develop win themes using consistent messaging and compelling content that aligns with the RFXs\' requirements and evaluation criteria. Create and continuously improve narrative content, charts, templates, and other materials for proposals. Capture and apply lessons learned from proposals to drive continuous improvement and streamline processes. Track all funding opportunities reviewed, proposal submissions, win/loss records, and progress on proposal materials. Assist with and coordinate special projects as assigned.
Accountability Metrics Meet deadlines as assigned. Maintain high quality standards. Identify relevant funding opportunities within 2 business days of postings (excluding PTO and vacation days). Professional development: If recommended and supported by budget and management, participate in relevant webinars, conferences, and other virtual educational opportunities to grow knowledge base.
Qualifications POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 4+ years of experience directly related to proposal grant, writing, funding opportunity/prospect research, government contracting, government health/human services departments, and/or philanthropy required.
Knowledge/experience in the healthcare industry (e.g., patient safety, healthcare quality, risk management, infection prevention and control, evidence-based medicine, medical products and device safety, health information technologies, aging services) is preferred. Demonstrated success in funding capture in both the private and public sectors. Strong writing skills and proven ability to create compelling and persuasive proposals for public and private sectors that adhere to RFXs\' requirements. Demonstrated experience in cultivating and maintaining relationships with new/existing funders and collaborative partners. Ability to manage competing priorities and ensure that project/proposal tasks are completed on time and to quality standards. Ability to set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor progress towards goals, and track RFXs\' requirements and other details. Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary project teams and ability to foster teamwork to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. Superior interpersonal skills, a team player, proactive and a confident approach backed by tenacity and commitment are essential. Excellent negotiating skills and an ability to persuade others is a must. Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem. Creativity/Innovation skills: Ability to develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the team. Ability to work beyond standard hours during busy periods to meet tight deadlines required.
Education: Bachelor\'s degree required (Master\'s degree preferred).
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office 2007+ and Teams; SharePoint; Adobe Acrobat; collaboration software; videoconferencing platforms; and funding opportunity research databases (e.g., SAM.gov, Grants.gov, General Services Administration, Bloomberg, USAOpps, Foundation Directory Online).
Position Compensation: The salary range for new employees in this position is $49,267.19 - $55,179.25, based on background, experience, and skills. In addition, new employees in this position are eligible for all of our benefit offerings, including, but not limited to, health and welfare benefits, 403(B) retirement savings, and paid time off (PTO).
Physical Demands This position operates in a remote environment and requires the individual to remain in a stationary position, whether sitting or standing, before a desk or other fixed workspace, most of their workday. In addition, this position requires the individual to occasionally move about their workspace to access and inspect work-related materials, such as file cabinets with physical files and standard office equipment. This position requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, including, but not limited to, a laptop, keyboard, mouse, webcam, and phone, as well as effectively communicate information and ideas to a wide variety of audiences in written and oral form.
ADA/EEO Statements ECRI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to succeed. ECRI complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on these protected characteristics.
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