Post‑Award Operations Leader

UMBC: Recent Jobs; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days of Annual Leave

15 Sick Leave Days

15 Holidays

3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission

Job summary

UMBC is seeking a Manager, Post Award Operations to lead the Office of Contract and Grant Accounting’s post‑award functions. You will supervise professional staff, oversee award setup, invoicing, reporting, AR, collections, and closeouts, and drive process improvements while coordinating with campus partners.

The role requires five years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and solid knowledge of federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in sponsored projects accounting or post‑award administration.
• Three years of supervisory/leadership experience overseeing professional staff.
• Experience interpreting federal regulations (2 CFR 200) and sponsor terms.
• Experience overseeing award setup, financial reporting, AR, collections and closeout.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience improving operational processes and internal controls.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar finance systems and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage post‑award operational activities including award setup, modifications, invoicing, reporting, AR, collections and closeouts.
• Supervise and mentor professional staff responsible for sponsored project administration.
• Monitor metrics, prepare management reports and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with Director and team on initiatives and improvements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Reporting tools

SQL

Job description

UMBC is seeking a Manager, Post Award Operations to lead the Office of Contract and Grant Accounting’s post‑award functions. You will supervise professional staff, oversee award setup, invoicing, reporting, AR, collections, and closeouts, and drive process improvements while coordinating with campus partners.

The role requires five years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and solid knowledge of federal regulations.