Senior Grant Administration Specialist

Partner's Healthcare; Somerville (MA); Remote; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated seeks a capable professional to support Research Management with contracting and financial activities. You will act as a liaison among Principal Investigators, Department Admins, and Research teams, and train new hires and clients.

You will participate in pre- and post-award work, analyze operations for improvements, and provide project management for specific research initiatives, including in-depth financial analysis to ensure compliance with sponsor and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance required; Master's preferred.
• 3–5 years of grant administration experience.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Research Management with Pre- and Post-Award, contracting and financial activities.
• Serve as a point of contact between Principal Investigators, Department Admins, and Research teams.
• Provide training to new hires and clients.
• Analyze client research operations to identify process improvements and implement changes.
• Manage specific research initiatives as a project lead.
• Perform financial analysis of research funds to ensure sponsor and internal compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Grant administration

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Teams

Word

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham IncorporatedMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Supports Research Management with contracting and financial activities. Serves as a point of contact between Principal Investigators, Department Admins, and Research teams. Provides training to new hires and clients.

Essential Functions

• Assist Research Management teams and MGB entities with Pre-Award, Post-Award, Contracting, and Financial activities.
• Independently take on client assignments with minimal supervision from the Team Lead.
• Participate in the Research Management Training program, acting as a trainer for clients and new team members.
• Conduct analysis of a client's research operations, identifying areas for process improvement within a client's research operations, and work together with the client to implement changes.
• Provide overall project management for specific research initiatives.
• Conduct financial analysis of research funds to identify overspending, accelerated spending, subcontractor invoicing, salary charges, and spending patterns to ensure compliance with Sponsor and internal policies.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree Finance required and Master's Degree preferred; experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience: At least 3-5 years of grant administration experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, accounting, and other computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Teams, and Word.
• Good organization and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to make good judgements and resolve problems.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Working Conditions

• This is a remote role that can be done from most US states.
• This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule during standard Eastern Time business hours.
• Remote workdays require a stable, secure, quiet, and HIPAA-compliant workspace. This will be confirmed via Microsoft Teams video for all employees.
• Remote Type RemoteWork Location 399 Revolution Drive.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40.
• Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $85,800 - $115,720.80/AnnualGrade 7.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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