Senior Grant Administrator

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. seeks a Grant and Contract Administrator to manage all phases of research grant and contract administration across an assigned portfolio.

You will prepare budgets, justify expenditures, and align proposals with sponsor and institutional guidelines while supporting highest complexity work. This hybrid role involves navigating complex fund rules and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 3–5 years of research administration experience required.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, accounting software and other computer apps.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the research grant and contract administration for assigned portfolio.
• Prepare budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting.
• Ensure sponsor requirements and guidelines are met and documented.
• Train and orient new staff and support highest complexity work.

Skills

Budgeting

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Accounting software

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Mass 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 SummarySummaryManages all phases of the research grant and contract administration, including grant related activities of an assigned portfolio of research departments. Provides guidance, resolves issues, and helps navigate the research proposal submission and application process.Responsible for budget development assistance, interpretation of sponsor requirements, as well as ensuring that proposals meet sponsor and institutional guidelines and regulations.Is expected to achieve Institutional Signing Authority and will support the highest complexity work.Does this position require Patient Care? NoEssential Functions-Processes and prepares research grant proposals, awards and transactions, maintaining grant/contract record in compliance with institutional and research sponsors.-Prepares budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting.-Identifies and prevents projected overruns, identifies cost sharing opportunities, proposes and implements creative solutions to potential fiscal issues.-Ensures proposal compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met and documented in appropriate system.-Serves as department or team grant management expert.-Train and orient new staff.-Supports highest complexity work and may achieve institutional signing authority.QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree Related Field of Study requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?YesLicenses and CredentialsExperienceresearch administration experience 3-5 years requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Proficient in spreadsheet, database, accounting and other computer applications.- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.- Good organization and coordination skills.- Ability to work with large financial data sets with accuracy.- Good working knowledge of research agency, sponsor and organization funding guidelines and policies.- Good negotiation skills.- Ability to work independently.- Ability to make good judgements and resolve problems.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeHybridWork Location399 Revolution DriveScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$85.800 - $115,720.80/AnnualGrade7At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.