Senior Proposal Development Lead (Pre-Award)

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision health ins

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University’s Office for Sponsored Programs within Financial Administration is seeking a seasoned pre-award professional to support a portfolio of faculty research funding. You will help negotiate awards, ensure compliance, and provide budgeting and proposal guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with PI teams, central offices, and compliance partners, handling complex, multi-PI proposals, and guiding JIT submissions to maintain excellence and reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance for proposal development and long-range planning to enhance competitiveness.
• Lead and oversee development of complex, multi-PI, multi-site proposals, including budgets and subaward/consortium agreements.

Skills

Sponsored research regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Harvard University’s Office for Sponsored Programs within Financial Administration is seeking a seasoned pre-award professional to support a portfolio of faculty research funding. You will help negotiate awards, ensure compliance, and provide budgeting and proposal guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with PI teams, central offices, and compliance partners, handling complex, multi-PI proposals, and guiding JIT submissions to maintain excellence and reduce risk.