Grants Management Systems Lead

Inside Higher Ed; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,429 - 157,238; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Telework option

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A prestigious university in Washington, DC is seeking a Grants Management Systems Lead. This role involves leading the development and maintenance of the Grants Management System, ensuring efficient support for the entire grant lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have five years of experience in financial systems, with strong project management and analytical skills. This position also supports telework and offers a competitive salary range along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in financial system support, data warehouse support, or business analysis.
• Experience with Workday and higher‑education finance systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial applications, modern data analysis and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Document requirements and define business processes, policies, and procedures aligned with the university’s research and finance strategies.
• Manage projects tactically, using strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Implement new grants management features and functionality, reviewing and configuring system and user needs.

Skills

Financial system support

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Project management

Workday expertise

Communication skills

Tools

Cognos BI

Job description

Grants Management Systems Lead

Georgetown University seeks an experienced grants management professional to lead the development, testing, and ongoing maintenance of the university’s Grants Management System (GMS). The role supports the full grant lifecycle—from proposal development and submission through award acceptance, post‑award accounting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Document requirements and define business processes, policies, and procedures aligned with the university’s research and finance strategies.
• Manage projects tactically, using strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills to deliver timely, high‑quality results.
• Implement new grants management features and functionality, reviewing, configuring, and evaluating system and user needs.
• Serve as the primary bridge between the University Information Systems office, the Department of Sponsored Projects Financial Operations (SPFO), and the Joint Office of Research Operations (JORA).
• Provide leadership to the Sponsored Accounting Office, pre‑award offices, and academic offices during system transitions.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in financial system support, data warehouse support, or business analysis.
• Experience with Workday and higher‑education finance systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial applications, modern data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Cognos BI).
• Ability to document business processes in a technical format.
• Knowledge of OMB circulars, pre‑ and post‑award processes, cost principles, and project management software.
• Strong project management, business acumen, and solutions orientation.

Telework Designation

This position is designated as Telework.

Compensation

Projected salary range: $80,429.00 – $157,238.93 annually.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, and employee discounts.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application

To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/2115-Wisconsin-Ave-3rd-Floor/Grants-Management-Lead_JR21181.