Senior Grants & Contracts Analyst – Post-Award Expert

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, seeks a Grants and Contracts Management Senior Analyst to oversee and manage all post-award activities for PIs in the College of Pharmacy. You will provide fiscal analysis, budget management, personnel appointments, and compliance, ensuring accurate reporting and close-out actions.

The role requires 4 years of grant experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of demonstrated previous experience with development of and/or submission of grant applications.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet applications, including the ability to develop, maintain, and analyze budget and financial tracking documents.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality in all work products.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and consistently meet established deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain processes, concepts, and solutions to a variety of stakeholders and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and monitoring the fiscal status of awards from set-up to close-out.
• Communication with other colleges/units on personnel appointment changes for non-COP employees on COP grants, as well as, COP employees on non-COP grants.
• Quarterly grant meetings with PI, Finance Director and Grants and Contracts Management Consultant.
• Work closely with Financial Operations Analyst on College faculty and staff appointments to projects.
• Work closely with Financial Operations Analyst on cost-transfers, preps all necessary documentation.
• Approving all project-related transactions (equipment, supplies, and services needed for the project).
• Resolves procurement issues by working with OSP, vendors, and individuals.
• Assisting with the submission of annual and final reports to sponsors.
• Review and monitor OSP monthly reports (120-day report) and fiscal and human resource reports to be sure that all employees are appointed appropriately and accurately.
• Managing award close out financially (expenses posted, expenses need moved to prevent an overrun, PO’s to be closed).
• Managing Overruns and residuals
• Preliminary fiscal work for sub-awards and consultant agreement
• Obtain necessary prior approvals for all purchases on sponsored projects.
• Collaborates with Grants and Contracts Management Consultant on no-cost extensions and pre-liminary project setup.
• Serve as back-up on pre-award support to the Grants and Contracts Management Consultant
• Assist with the preparation and review of project and subaward budgets for proposal submission.
• Support the pre-award grants specialist with preparing supporting documents as needed.
• Represent the College of Pharmacy in grant-related discussions with collaborating units within and external to the college.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking / prioritization

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree desired

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, seeks a Grants and Contracts Management Senior Analyst to oversee and manage all post-award activities for PIs in the College of Pharmacy. You will provide fiscal analysis, budget management, personnel appointments, and compliance, ensuring accurate reporting and close-out actions.

The role requires 4 years of grant experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.