Remote Grants Management Systems Lead

Inside Higher Ed; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; 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

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.