Inside Higher Ed · 4 hours ago
Grants & Contracts Analyst II (School of Government & Policy)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$54K/yr - $94K/yr
3+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Grants & Contracts Analyst II to work in a start-up environment at a well-established university. This role involves managing sponsored funds, providing guidance on grant processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations while working closely with faculty and research professionals.
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Responsibilities
Provide dedicated professional level sponsored funds management for more than 80% of time with specific responsibility for pre-award and post-award functions that includes, but may not be limited to: proposal preparation, submission, budget development, account maintenance and oversight, billing/invoicing, reporting, compliance, and closeout
Work independently on a variety of grants/contracts that range from simple to complex
Provide broad/in-depth guidance on protocols, regulations and guidelines to PI and other scientific/research professionals, both within the University and with other associated research/administrative professionals outside of the University
Provide guidance to more entry level roles, including specialists and coordinators within the department
Work closely with faculty and staff on complex awards and submissions; provide ongoing staff training; disseminate information on new regulations and compliance rules; provide quarterly and annual sponsored funding reports as needed to department, center and/or division leadership as required
Act as a senior level point of contact for the department, center, and/or division with faculty, grants and sponsored research staff
Partner with departmental faculty and/or budgetary staff and the Office of Research Administration toward the planning and development of application submissions to various federal offices, private agencies/foundations and commercial companies
Understand and utilize institutional policies for pre-award grant process and sponsor guidelines
Review all sponsored project proposals for assigned faculty prior to them being forwarded to the Grants & Contracts Manager and ORA for signature. Review involves accuracy, content, adherence to all relevant guidelines
Provide instruction, preparation assistance and support related to grant application procedures
Serve as liaison between research units, central offices and funding agencies
Review budgets and related justification for appropriateness and completeness of content. Ensures that all applicable and indirect costs have been applied. May also provide groundwork for subcontract negotiations
Ensure compliance in all other areas related to grant and contract management, including sponsoring organization guidelines, internal protocols, accurate protocol information within grant documents, conflicts of interest, etc
Manage all assigned grant submissions to ensure timeliness and accuracy
Maintain ongoing updates and communications related to current grants and contracts, this includes regular auditing and reporting to principal investigators and departmental leadership. Assist with closeouts as needed
Coordinate the process of setting up awards in designated department/division after grant number is assigned, including reviewing award, verifying award set-up and ensuring personnel is set up appropriately
Ensure that post-award responsibilities are completed, including budget distribution, account reconciliation, e-form setup, effort reporting, cost transfers, paying invoices and paperwork finalization related to subcontract setup
Conduct complex award management activities and provide oversight to other employees, including monitoring and managing accounts, audits, evaluations and reporting
Provide information and direct assistance required to complete contract and grant closeouts
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Three years of related experience in sponsored research and/or financial positions, preferably in an academic or medical setting
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Successful completion of the Research Administration Training Program (13-15 months) is equivalent to two years of relevant experience for this position. If an employee does not successfully complete the program, no additional experience will be applied
Preferred
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Johns Hopkins University accounting system and related fiscal offices
Knowledge of external Federal guidelines/procedures for grants and contracts, including NIH, NSF, DOD and NASA
Company
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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