1099 consultant · ~160–800 hrs per funded award · $70–$140/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Scholarship & Fellowship Program Director

Lead a federal STEM scholarship and fellowship program from start to finish, from recruiting applicants to awards, placements and service commitments, so that every scholar is supported and every requirement is met.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~160–800 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Run the full award cycle: outreach, applications, review panels, selections, award letters and onboarding
Track scholars through their studies, internships, placements and any service commitment that comes after
Work with universities, sponsoring organizations and mentors so that payments, enrollment checks and placements stay on schedule
Keep the program's policies, records and reporting clean enough to hold up to Government review
Tell our engineers how the work really runs, so the systems we build fit the people who use them

Required qualifications

Experience administering a scholarship, fellowship, or similar academic award program
Experience as a program director or in a comparable leadership role, responsible for budget, staff or schedule
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Federal STEM scholarship, fellowship or workforce development programs, especially ones with a service obligation
Working with university financial aid, registrar or sponsored programs offices
Award or applicant management systems such as Salesforce, Slate, SmarterSelect or a comparable platform
Running merit review panels and documenting selection decisions

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $70–$140 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 160–800 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Scholarship & Fellowship Program Director

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Tell us about the scholarship or fellowship program most like this role. Include who it served, how many awards it made, the parts of the cycle you ran, a problem you solved along the way, your role and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $70–$140 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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