Senior Grants & Research Operations Manager

Stanford University

Palo Alto (CA)

Remote

USD 73,000 - 142,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Sr. Research and Grants Manager to oversee complex sponsored projects, cost-sharing, and post-award activities nationwide.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, advanced analytics, and leadership of grant administration teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree with five years of related experience, deep familiarity with FAR and related guidelines, and proven project-management skills to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five years of job-related experience.
Expert knowledge of governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, A-21, A-110, A-133, CAS).
Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.
Strong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.
Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.
Strong knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.
Expert in project management, including managing international collaborations and complex multi-sub award contracts.
Knowledge of personnel management, including proposing effort for and training and hiring of students, post-doctorals, academic appointments, regular staff, bargaining unit staff, and consultants, along with the circumstances appropriate for each type of position.
Extreme attention to detail
Ability to review a proposal or manage a project with understanding of the overall scope and goal of each sponsored project
Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Obtain cost sharing commitment and support. Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries; advise of new regulations
Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled; initiate cost transfers
Review and approve expenditures, advise on post award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue
Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create forecasting models, scenarios, and decision aides
Manage contract closeout process and audit inquiries; submit final reports and certificates
Interpret complex university and government policies (FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, Office of Management and Budget circulars, sponsored guidelines, etc.) for project and university personnel and help guide other staff in interpreting complex policies
Identify and implement process improvements. Participate in and lead cross campus projects. Train and advise on issues requiring specific technical expertise
Oversee and review work of other staff. May supervise, train and mentor other staff
Serve as a resource on subject area to principal investigator staff
Other duties may also be assigned.