Grant Budget Analyst - Pre-Award Research Proposals

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York seeks a Budget and Proposal Specialist to support pre-award budgeting for research grants. This regular full-time role focuses on budgeting strategies, sponsor guidelines, and timely proposals.

You will develop detailed budgets, advise Principal Investigators on allowable costs, prepare budget justifications, and coordinate with Sponsored Programs and Legal to ensure compliant submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• 2–5 years of experience in pre-award research administration or financial proposal development.
• Experience in a university, academic medical center, or nonprofit research setting preferred; familiarity with federal regulations (OMB Uniform Guidance) and major sponsor guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coverage analysis to determine budgeting responsibility (research versus standard of care) in compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations.
• Develop detailed budgets for grant and sponsor proposals in accordance with sponsor and institutional guidelines.
• Advise PIs on budgeting strategies, allowable costs, and sponsor-specific limitations.
• Prepare budget justifications and assist with completing sponsor budget forms and internal routing documentation.
• Interpret and apply sponsor guidelines, funding opportunity announcements (FOAs), and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIH, DoD, private foundations).
• Translate and adapt sponsor- or grant-provided budgets into standardized institutional budget templates for internal us.
• Coordinate with institutional offices (e.g., Sponsored Programs, Legal, Compliance) to ensure timely and compliant proposal submissions.
• Serve as a liaison between PIs and administrative units to gather required proposal components.
• Review draft proposals for financial accuracy and consistency prior to submission.
• Track submission timelines and ensure adherence to internal and external deadlines.
• Provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on budget development and pre-award processes.

Skills

Budget development

Grant budgeting

Policy compliance

Sponsor guidelines

PI communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York seeks a Budget and Proposal Specialist to support pre-award budgeting for research grants. This regular full-time role focuses on budgeting strategies, sponsor guidelines, and timely proposals.

You will develop detailed budgets, advise Principal Investigators on allowable costs, prepare budget justifications, and coordinate with Sponsored Programs and Legal to ensure compliant submissions.