Ann Devine
Retired Federal Employee
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Accomplished Branch Chief at the NIH/NIAID, leading a team in managing over $500 million in federal grants annually. Expertise in grants management and policy writing, coupled with strong project management, team building and communication skills. Recognized for delivering impactful training and presentations in a collaborative environment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Chief, Grants Management Program
National Institutes of Health, NIAID
Rockville
10.2007 - 01.2025
- Supervised team of up to 15 Grants Management Specialists awarding around 1,700 federal discretionary medical research grants annually.
- Reviewed and issued 500 grants yearly.
- Managed the annual distribution of NIAID's most significant grant program (the HIV/AIDS Clinical Drug, Vaccine, and Prevention trials), worth $400 million per year, along with other significant grants programs including the Centers for AIDS Research.
- Demonstrated expertise in federal grants policy.
- Conducted training sessions on Federal Financial Reports (SF 425) and Administrative Supplement reviews.
- Guided team members in drafting policy waivers and provided detailed training on waiver writing to GMP staff.
- I wrote and edited a subset of GMP's Standard Operating Procedures.
- Collaborated closely with NIAID's Division of AIDS (DAIDS) to ensure grant awards aligned with funding instructions.
- Collaborated with DAIDS program officers regarding grant funding and policy matters.
- Collaborated with Grants Management Specialists and grant recipients regarding grant funding and policy matters.
- Delivered presentations on diverse grant topics at NIAID's international technical assistance meetings.
- Worked with NIAID's Office of Initiative Development to review draft grant solicitations. Specific attention was paid to Terms of Award.
Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
National Institutes of Health, NIH
Rockville
11.2001 - 10.2007
- Supervised up to 10 Grants Management Specialists per year.
- Reviewed and issued 500 grants per year.
Education
Master of Science - Public Policy And Management
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA05-1988
Bachelor of Arts - Government And Geography
Clark University
Worcester, MA05-1984
Skills
- Grants management
- Policy writing
- Federal regulations
- Financial reporting
- SOP development
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Presentation skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Branch Chief, Grants Management Program
National Institutes of Health, NIAID
10.2007 - 01.2025
Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
National Institutes of Health, NIH
11.2001 - 10.2007
Master of Science - Public Policy And Management
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Arts - Government And Geography
Clark University
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