Grants & Contracts Analyst II (Pre-Award)

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B Retirement Package

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

EFAP

Job summary

The Grants Analyst II at the Medical College of Wisconsin (GCO) supports investigators by facilitating, submitting, negotiating, and awarding incoming grants and contracts. This role relies on a strong understanding of federal regulations, grant submission practices, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance and successful funding.

You will work with investigators and departments, manage PASS program duties, and assist with NIH Just-in-Time materials.

Qualifications

• Preaward clinical research support requires strong organizational skills and follow-through.
• Solid knowledge of federal regulations (NIH, OMB) and ability to interpret policies for research management.
• Maintain balance between sponsor relationships and internal personnel while adhering to institution requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform well under deadlines; plan and organize projects affecting others.
• Advocate MCW goals; adapt to internal processes and timelines.
• Strong customer service, teamwork, initiative, and timely responses to inquiries and critiques.

Responsibilities

• Serve as GCO point of contact for a defined book of business across clinical and basic science departments.
• Coordinate PASS program duties and grant submissions.
• Develop and maintain web-based resources and support materials.
• Educate on PASS resources and respond to program inquiries.
• Perform pre-award and non-financial post-award activities for federal, pass-through, non-profit, local, state, and internal grants.
• Review grant applications and prepare submissions to sponsors.

Skills

Grant submission

Compliance knowledge

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

eRA Commons

Grant management software

Job description

The Grants Analyst II at the Medical College of Wisconsin (GCO) supports investigators by facilitating, submitting, negotiating, and awarding incoming grants and contracts. This role relies on a strong understanding of federal regulations, grant submission practices, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance and successful funding.

You will work with investigators and departments, manage PASS program duties, and assist with NIH Just-in-Time materials.