Senior Grant Administration Specialist

Overview

This role supports Research Management with contracting and financial activities. The position serves as a point of contact between Principal Investigators, Department Admins, and Research teams, and provides training to new hires and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist Research Management teams and organizational entities with Pre-Award, Post-Award, Contracting, and Financial activities.
• Independently manage client assignments with minimal supervision from the Team Lead.
• Participate in the Research Management Training program and act as a trainer for clients and new team members.
• Analyze a client’s research operations, identify areas for process improvement, and work with the client to implement changes.
• Provide overall project management for specific research initiatives.
• Conduct financial analysis of research funds to identify overspending, accelerated spending, subcontractor invoicing, salary charges, and spending patterns to ensure compliance with Sponsor and internal policies.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance required; Master’s Degree preferred. Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: At least 3–5 years of grant administration experience required.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, accounting, and other computer applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Teams, and Word.
  • Good organization and coordination skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to make good judgments and resolve problems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $85,800 - $115,720.80/Annual
• Base pay is determined based on skills, relevant experience (if applicable), education, certifications, and other essential factors. Total compensation may include comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.

Location

• Remote: This is a remote role that can be done from most US states.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday during standard Eastern Time business hours.
• Remote work requirements: Remote workdays require a stable, secure, quiet, and HIPAA-compliant workspace, confirmed via Microsoft Teams video for all employees.
• Work Location: 399 Revolution Drive
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.