Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist (Pre/Post) – Hybrid

Karyaar; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh's Department of Neurology is hiring a Senior Financial Research Specialist to provide high‑level financial oversight for sponsored projects, including pre‑ and post‑award activities, budgeting, and compliance.

You will guide proposals, monitor expenditures, perform reconciliations, and support clinical studies with analytical insights, working in a hybrid setup with initial on‑campus training and flexible remote options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in grants & contracts or related financial administration.
• Experience with federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsorships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial guidance during proposal development and budget justification.
• Manage financial administration for a portfolio of sponsored research awards.
• Monitor account activity, perform internal audits, and prepare financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
• Support pre- and post-award accounting duties and budget negotiations.

Skills

Grants & Contracts expertise

Budgeting & financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Post-award administration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Budgeting software

ERP systems

Job description

University of Pittsburgh's Department of Neurology is hiring a Senior Financial Research Specialist to provide high‑level financial oversight for sponsored projects, including pre‑ and post‑award activities, budgeting, and compliance.

You will guide proposals, monitor expenditures, perform reconciliations, and support clinical studies with analytical insights, working in a hybrid setup with initial on‑campus training and flexible remote options.