Associate Grants Manager

Natcast (short for The National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology) is a new, purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established by the CHIPS Act of the U.S. government.

Working at Natcast represents an opportunity to help extend America’s leadership in semiconductor technology, significantly reduce the time and cost of moving from idea to commercialization, and build and sustain a semiconductor workforce development ecosystem.

These efforts to advance semiconductor technology and seed new industries built on the capabilities of a wide range of advanced chips hold the potential to benefit the country and the world for generations to come.

Associate Grants Manager

In this role, you will support workforce programs to ensure smooth operations, assisting the Grants Officer in the assessment of grant or other program applicants and helping to verify the impact of funded programs.

Every day, you will provide administrative support, help to schedule calls, and keep the team's timelines on track, utilizing your excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in office software.

To thrive in this role, you must have strong communication skills, comfort learning new technologies, familiarity with workforce development or academic programs, and a keen eye for detail.

Natcast is a purpose-built, non-profit entity established by the CHIPS Act to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium. As a key component of the CHIPS and Science Act, Natcast is dedicated to advancing semiconductor R&D in the United States, convening government, industry, and academia to address the most challenging barriers to technological progress in the domestic semiconductor industry. This reflects a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the U.S. to drive innovation, set standards, and re-establish global leadership in semiconductor design and manufacturing.

The Associate Grants Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the success of Natcast's workforce programs by ensuring smooth operations, assisting with the assessment of applicants, and verifying the impact of funded programs. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a skilled workforce in the semiconductor industry and support the overall mission of strengthening the domestic semiconductor ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Support Grants Officer and Sr. Manager of Workforce Programs through managing paperwork and monitoring program follow-up and impact
• Maintain and organize the workforce award process and team schedule through scheduling meetings, configuring Openwater grant system applications, preparing review dockets and instructions for reviewers, issuing reminders to critical stakeholders, taking notes at meetings, making travel arrangements, etc.
• Assist with the development of collateral for workforce programs
• Maintain the latest relevant details on the workforce programs website
• Assist with record keeping related to awardee or partner performance
• Maintain and organize files and records of importance to the Grants Officer and Sr. Manager of Workforce Programs
• Assist with prioritization of incoming questions from applicants, partners, and stakeholders and ensure timely responses and follow-up actions
• Confirm eligibility of applying program and score applicants based on a detailed set of criteria
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative / support role, preferably in the Grants / non-profit space
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Comfort learning new technologies
• Familiarity with workforce development or academic programs
• Attention to detail
• Experience in Grants office operations is a plus
  
  

Natcast is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any protected attribute. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please let us know.

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