Grants Manager

Insight Global; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

DCFSA

401k match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Grants Manager A/B to support the Department of Medicine’s research portfolio, with a strong focus on pre-award activities. You will manage a high volume of monthly proposal submissions across multiple divisions, partnering closely with Principal Investigators to develop budgets and ensure proposals are compliant with NIH and federal sponsor guidelines.

On a daily basis, you will balance several deadlines, coordinate submission materials, and act as a key liaison

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of grants management experience (pre-award + some post-award).
• Strength in NIH and federal grants experience.
• Heavy pre-award focus: proposal submissions and budget development.
• Working knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Experience managing multiple proposals with deadlines.
• Excel budgeting, tracking and projections proficiency.
• Experience partnering with Principal Investigators or faculty stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to explain financials to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with effort reporting, salary allocation, or grant compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of monthly grant proposals and budgets.
• Collaborate with PIs to develop compliant budgets.
• Coordinate submission materials to meet deadlines.
• Liaise between research teams and administrative functions.

Skills

Grants management

NIH grants

Pre-award experience

Budget development

OMB Uniform Guidance

Proposal submissions

Excel budgeting

PI collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Effort reporting

Salary allocation

Grant compliance

Business Objects

Tools

Business Objects

Job description

3–5+ years (GM A) of grants management experience (pre-award + some post-award) Strong experience with NIH and federal grants Heavy pre-award experience – proposal submission + budget development Working knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance Experience managing multiple proposals at once in a deadline-driven environment Proficiency in Excel (budgeting, tracking, projections) Experience partnering with Principal Investigators (PIs) or faculty stakeholders Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities Strong communication skills – able to explain financials to non-finance stakeholders Experience with effort reporting, salary allocation, or grant compliance processes

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience in an academic medical center or university setting Experience with clinical research grants or complex program grants Exposure to multi-subcontract awards Familiarity with Penn systems or sponsored research policies Experience using Business Objects or similar reporting tools

Job Description

A client of Insight Global’s is looking for a Grants Manager A/B to support the Department of Medicine’s research portfolio, with a strong focus on pre-award activities. This person will manage a high volume of monthly proposal submissions across multiple divisions, partnering closely with Principal Investigators to develop budgets and ensure proposals are compliant with NIH and federal sponsor guidelines. On a daily basis, they will balance several deadlines, coordinate submission materials, and act as a key liaison between research teams and administrative functions. In addition to pre-award work, this person will support post-award activities such as setting up grant accounts, monitoring expenditures, tracking financial performance, and assisting with effort reporting and salary allocation. They will regularly meet with PIs to review grant portfolios, provide financial updates, and ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a fast-paced, deadline-driven workload.

Compensation:

$25-35/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

• Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.
• Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.