Strategic Grants & Contracts Analyst

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Indiana University Indianapolis campus is seeking an experienced Grants & Contracts Specialist to manage pre-award and post-award activities for the Department of Urology. You will ensure compliant financial reporting, coordinate with PI(s) and Clinical Research teams, and prepare documentation for awards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication, professionalism, and accuracy under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial monitoring and analysis of contracts and grants and partner with Principal Investigator(s) to ensure expenses are being paid according to contract.
• Consult on and complete pre-award applications and participate in contract closeouts.
• Perform post-award accounting of more complex grants; interpret regulations and guidelines of program funding for standard grants, and prepare reports for grant agency.
• Evaluate contract compliance and advise others on contractual rights and obligations.
• Analyze awards to determine reporting requirements and send reports/invoices.
• Request or approve amendments to contract terms or contract extensions.
• Prepare bids or requests for proposals (RFPs), including specifications and requirements; negotiate contract terms and participate in the determination of acceptable bids.
• Analyze and determine cash needs for cost reimbursable grants to the various agencies and cash management.
• Close out awards as appropriate.
• Provide policy and procedure interpretation to various stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor terms, university policies/procedures, and federal/state regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Eagerness to learn

Accuracy under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Indiana University Indianapolis campus is seeking an experienced Grants & Contracts Specialist to manage pre-award and post-award activities for the Department of Urology. You will ensure compliant financial reporting, coordinate with PI(s) and Clinical Research teams, and prepare documentation for awards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication, professionalism, and accuracy under pressure.