Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre and Post)

Karyaar; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Pittsburgh's Department of Neurology is hiring a Senior Financial Research Specialist to provide high‑level financial oversight for sponsored projects, including pre‑ and post‑award activities, budgeting, and compliance.

You will guide proposals, monitor expenditures, perform reconciliations, and support clinical studies with analytical insights, working in a hybrid setup with initial on‑campus training and flexible remote options.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in grants & contracts or related financial administration.
• Experience with federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsorships preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide expert financial guidance during proposal development and budget justification.
• Manage financial administration for a portfolio of sponsored research awards.
• Monitor account activity, perform internal audits, and prepare financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
• Support pre- and post-award accounting duties and budget negotiations.

Kenntnisse

Grants & Contracts expertise

Budgeting & financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Post-award administration

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Budgeting software

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Open role · University of Pittsburgh# Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre and Post)On-siteContractPittsburgh, PAPosted Jul 6About the role## What you'd be doingPerforms pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets. Prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, processes budget modifications, analyzes financials, and reviews routine reports. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.Med-NeurologyThe University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology, seeks a qualified Senior Financial Research Specialist to support research operations.The successful candidate will independently provide high-level financial oversight and strategic support for sponsored research projects and clinical studies. This role ensures compliance with sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements while managing complex research portfolios and advising faculty. By the fifth month of employment, the individual is expected to demonstrate the ability to perform duties with a high degree of autonomy.Key Responsibilities And QualificationsProvide expert financial guidance during proposal development, including budget justification and allowability analysisAbility to interpret and apply sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements including contract terms and conditionsManage financial administration for a portfolio of sponsored research awards (federal, state, foundation and industry)Ability to provide accurate and timely post-award financial reconciliations to supervisors and team membersDemonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively while meeting established deadlinesHighly analyticalWork ArrangementThis position may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement following an initial 2–3 day per week on-campus training period.Essential FunctionsIndependent work for the following areas: Grants & Contracts Submission, Clinical Trial Budget Negotiations, Project Monitoring/Reconciliation, Project Administration, Ensure Compliance with grant requirements, Managing timelines and deliverables, Prepares Financial reports/project narratives/documents.Physical EffortMust be able to get around a university setting. Mostly sedentary.The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.Assignment CategoryFull-time regularJob ClassificationStaff.Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post-Award)Job FamilyResearchJob Sub-FamilyGrants & ContractsCampusPittsburghMinimum Education Level RequiredBachelor's DegreeMinimum Years Of Experience Required3Will 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.Work ScheduleM-F, 8:30-5:00Work ArrangementHybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.Hiring RangeTBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation OfferedNoVisa Sponsorship ProvidedNoBackground CheckFor position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection ClearancesNot ApplicableRequired DocumentsResume, Cover LetterOptional DocumentsNot Applicable