Associate RFA Reviewer

Description About the role

Our client, a California nonprofit in the behavioral health field, is hiring remote Associates to review and score Request for Application (RFA) submissions. You will evaluate funding applications from community-based behavioral health programs using a standard scoring rubric.

This role suits detail-oriented professionals with a background in education, psychology, social work, public health or a related field. You will work independently under the direction of a program director and help ensure a fair, consistent review process.

What you'll do

• Complete the required orientation and scoring calibration training
• Independently review an assigned set of RFA applications
• Score each application against the approved rubric and review procedures
• Write clear comments that identify each application's strengths and concerns
• Submit complete evaluations by set deadlines
• Join calibration, clarification and panel consensus meetings as needed
• Revise your scoring rationale on request so it applies the criteria clearly and consistently
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest, keep applicant information confidential and stay impartial throughout

This role has no supervisory duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university, ideally in education, psychology, social work, public health or a related field
• At least 2 years of professional work experience
• Must live and work in California
• Your own computer and a reliable high-speed internet connection
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with close attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organization: able to manage several tasks at once, prioritize and meet competing deadlines
• Self-directed and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

Nice to have

• Experience reviewing grants, proposals or applications using a scoring rubric
• Background in behavioral health, community programs or public funding
• Experience with project management, group facilitation or strategic planning

Work environment

This is a fully remote, mostly seated computer role in a usually quiet setting. Expect periods of fast-paced, deadline-driven work. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.