Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post-Award)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology, seeks a qualified Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre Post Award) to support research operations.

The successful candidate will independently provide high-level financial oversight and strategic support for sponsored research projects and clinical studies, ensuring compliance with sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements while managing complex portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to interpret sponsor guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial guidance during proposal development, including budget justification and allowability analysis.
• Interpret and apply sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements including contract terms and conditions.
• Manage financial administration for a portfolio of sponsored research awards (federal, state, foundation and industry).
• Provide accurate and timely post-award financial reconciliations to supervisors and team members.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively while meeting deadlines.
• Highly analytical.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Proposal development

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post-Award) (26005824)

Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post-Award)

Med-Neurology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005824 )

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology, seeks a qualified Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre Post Award) 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 Qualifications

• Provide expert financial guidance during proposal development, including budget justification and allowability analysis
• Ability to interpret and apply sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements including contract terms and conditions
• Manage 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 members
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively while meeting established deadlines
• Highly analytical

Work Arrangement

This position may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement following an initial 2–3 day per week on-campus training period.

Job Summary

Performs 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.

Essential Functions

Independent 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 Effort

Must be able to get around a university setting.

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

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post-Award)

Job Family: Research

Job Sub-Family: Grants & Contracts

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

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.

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5:00

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

Hiring Range: TBD BasedUpon Qualifications

Relocation Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship: 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.