Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Post Award)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Post Award) to support a large federally funded clinical trial in the Department of Surgery Research Administration. The role focuses on post-award accounting, monitoring of budgets, and handling subawards and amendments with adherence to federal regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 1 year of experience, and familiarity with policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Experience handling post-award accounting for grants and contracts.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Experience with subawards and clinical site agreements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees invoices, cost analyses, and subawards.
• Monitors complex grants, contracts, and budgets.
• Generates complex federal and sponsor reports.

Skills

Post-award accounting

Financial reporting

Subawards management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Post Award) (26006773)

Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Post Award)

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Department of Surgery Research Administration team as we launch a new, large federally funded clinical trial. We are seeking an experienced Grants & Contracts Specialist with Post Award knowledge to support a new federally funded clinical trial with a highly acclaimed Principal Investigator. Experience in managing subcontract and clinical site agreements is desired.

Job Summary

Performs post-award accounting duties for moderately complex grants and contracts. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves routine issues, and provides policy and procedure interpretation. Prepares routine financial reports and government reports. Recommends operational improvements.

Essential Functions

Performs post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts; oversees and approves invoices, cost analyses, re-budgeting projects, sub-awards, journal entries, and supply purchases. Monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets; processes amendments, modifications, extensions, and terminations of contracts; arbitrates claims and complaints; serves as a primary contact for all accounting and regulatory issues. Monitors account activity including expenditures, cost transfers, adjustments, reconciliations, and other related transactions; performs internal audits and processes budget modifications. Ensures accuracy and adherence to budgets, sponsor terms, federal regulations, policies, and procedures; provides policy and procedure interpretation. Prepares complex applications and reports to federal and sponsoring agencies; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time. May require attendance at in-person meetings on campus.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Post-Award)

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Grants & Contracts

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification CRA (Certified Research Administrator) preferred

Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30 pm

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.