Kristen Kreuter
About Kristen Kreuter
Kristen Kreuter is a Grants Management Specialist with extensive experience in grants and contract management within the Department of Navy and the National Institutes of Health. She specializes in identifying security risks and fostering partnerships to enhance student engagement for the US Navy.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Kristen Kreuter serves as a Grants Management Specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2022. In this role, she focuses on managing grants that support research and development initiatives. Her responsibilities include overseeing grant applications, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and facilitating communication between researchers and funding agencies. Kreuter's work contributes to advancing health research and public health initiatives.
Previous Experience at Department of Navy
Kreuter worked at the Department of Navy from 2016 to 2023, where she held the position of Grants Contract Specialist. During her tenure, she managed a large grants program aimed at research and development for naval warfare centers. Prior to this role, she served as a Contract Specialist from 2016 to 2023, where she was involved in contract management and compliance. Her experience in these positions provided her with a strong foundation in grants management and contract oversight.
Background in Background Investigations
Before her time at the Department of Navy, Kreuter worked as a background investigator at KeyPoint Government Solutions from 2008 to 2016. In this capacity, she identified security risks and performed root cause analyses related to background investigations. This experience equipped her with skills in intelligence analysis and report generation, which she later applied in her roles within the Department of Navy and NIH.
Educational Background
Kreuter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland University College, where she studied from 2002 to 2004. She also earned an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from the College of Southern Maryland, completing her studies from 1998 to 2000. Her educational background supports her expertise in grants management and contract administration.
Professional Skills and Contributions
Kreuter is dedicated to fostering a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with various levels of management. She actively works to build relationships with universities across the nation to enhance student engagement and recruitment efforts for the US Navy. Her commitment to partnership and stakeholder engagement plays a vital role in her current and previous positions.