Director of NSF Grants & Research Development

Director of NSF Grants \& Research Development **JLT LLC** **Location:** Remote (United States) **Job Type:** Contract (Performance\-Based) with Opportunity to Transition to Full\-Time Employment **Schedule:** Flexible About JLT LLC JLT LLC is an engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and technology company developing innovative products and global supply chain solutions. We are expanding our research and development initiatives and are seeking an experienced grants professional to help establish and lead our federal funding strategy. This position offers the opportunity to build JLT LLC's research funding program from the ground up while working directly with executive leadership on advanced technology, engineering, manufacturing, and commercialization initiatives. Position Summary JLT LLC is seeking an experienced **Director of NSF Grants \& Research Development** to identify, develop, and manage federal grant opportunities, with a primary focus on the National Science Foundation (NSF), including SBIR and STTR programs. The successful candidate will lead proposal development, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, establish strategic partnerships, and help position the company for long\-term research funding. Compensation **Compensation Structure** This position begins as a **contract, performance\-based engagement**. Compensation during the initial engagement will be based on agreed\-upon performance milestones and successful grant development activities, as outlined in the contractor agreement. **Upon successful grant funding and company growth, the position is expected to transition into a full\-time salaried leadership role**, subject to business needs, mutual agreement, and available funding. The full\-time position will include: * Competitive annual salary * Performance\-based bonus opportunities * Executive leadership responsibilities * Long\-term career growth opportunities Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process. ResponsibilitiesFederal Grant Strategy * Identify NSF, SBIR, STTR, and other federal funding opportunities. * Develop JLT LLC's federal funding strategy. * Maintain an annual grants calendar. * Evaluate funding solicitations and recommend strategic opportunities. * Advise executive leadership on funding priorities. Proposal Development * Lead proposal development from concept through submission. * Prepare competitive technical narratives. * Coordinate engineering, scientific, financial, and administrative proposal sections. * Develop proposal budgets and budget justifications. * Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and submission deadlines. Research \& Partnership Development * Build relationships with universities, research institutions, laboratories, and industry partners. * Coordinate collaboration agreements and letters of support. * Support technology commercialization planning. * Identify strategic research partnerships. Federal Agency Eng