Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sr. Grants and Contracts Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of coordinating pre-award processes and managing a diverse portfolio of grants and contracts. You will provide essential guidance to faculty and staff, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering collaboration across departments. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your professional skills within a prestigious institution that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about research administration and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Professional Development

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4 years of experience in sponsored research.
• Experience in an academic or medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-award activities and project submissions for the department.
• Review project proposals for accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
• Assist faculty in developing budgets and tracking proposals.

Skills

Grants Management

Budget Development

Regulatory Compliance

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Electronic Submission Systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr. Grants and Contracts Analyst who will coordinate all activities related to the pre-award process and project submissions in the Department of Radiology. The Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst will work independently on a variety of complex level grants/contracts while supporting faculty with a diversified portfolio of sponsors that include federal, commercial, and foundations. This position will create and review sponsored budgets, budget justifications, and other administrative data for submission to appropriate funding agencies.

The Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst will provide broad/in-depth professional administrative level guidance on protocols, regulations, and guidelines to Principal Investigators (PIs) and other scientific/research professionals, both within the University and with other associated research/administrative professionals outside of the University. This position offers guidance and learning support to Grants & Contracts Analysts, Specialists, and Coordinators within the department.

This position is supervised by the Grants and Contracts Manager with a reporting relationship to the Associate Administrator to ensure smooth and efficient functioning for the department.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Review all sponsored project proposals for accuracy, content, and adherence to all relevant guidelines for assigned faculty prior to being forwarded to the Grants & Contracts Manager and Office of Research Administration (ORA) at the School of Medicine for review/signature.
• Ongoing collaboration with ORA to ensure successful and timely processing of all grant/contract project proposals through the central approval process.
• Prepare and assist PIs with budget/budget justification development; ensure that all applicable and indirect costs have been applied in adherence with funding announcement and/or agency guidelines, in addition to evaluating for accuracy and inclusiveness.
• Coordinate submission of grant proposals for new and continuing projects using electronic submission systems utilized by various federal, private, and commercial agencies.
• Complete JHU and sponsor forms as required.
• Track proposals and other sponsored research documentation through the signature/approval processes to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure compliance with university and/or federal and/or private agency regulations and restrictions.
• Advise faculty and staff on changes in sponsored research policies.
• Complete and maintain required professional development training.
• Serve as liaison between research units, central offices, and funding agencies.
• Understand and utilize institutional policies for pre-award grant processes and sponsor guidelines.
• Assist with internal training initiatives for departmental grants and contracts specialists, analysts, and coordinators, including providing one-on-one training as needed/requested.
• Assist with development and implementation of departmental SOPs related to sponsored projects administration.
• Act as Pre-Award Team Lead assisting with review of all outgoing submissions for the department including maintaining current knowledge of submission requirements and disseminating to the team as necessary.
• Participate in a leadership role as Department representative for pre-award related initiatives and updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist faculty in searching for appropriate funding announcements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Four years of related experience in sponsored research and/or financial positions, preferably in an academic or medical setting.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Successful completion of the Research Administration Trainee program (13-15 months) is equivalent to two years of relevant experience for this position.

Additional Information

Classified Title: Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually ($81,120 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5p
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Rad Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career, and retirement.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.