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The Johns Hopkins University

Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst

The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


The Department of Medicine Chairman’s Office is seeking a

Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst

to oversee pre-award activity for multiple Divisions within the Department, as well as serve as a resource for post-award issues that arise within the Department. This position will provide dedicated professional level sponsored funds management with specific responsibility for pre-award and post-award functions that include, but may not be limited to: proposal preparation, submission, budget development, account maintenance and oversight, billing/invoicing, reporting, compliance, and closeout. Works independently on a variety of grants & contracts that range from simple to complex.This position will primarily coordinate pre-award activities related to sponsored project submissions for the Division/Department but will have limited involvement with post-award activities as needs arise within the Divisions. This position will act as the final point of contact with departmental faculty and/or divisional staff toward the planning and development of grant submission packages to various federal offices, private agencies/foundations, and commercial agencies. These responsibilities include providing instruction on protocol, regulations and guidelines pertinent to the agency and/or University.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesPre-Award (90%)Responsible for reviewing and approving all sponsored project proposals forwarded to the Departmental Sponsored Projects Office. Review is based upon accuracy, content, and adherence to institutional, government, and other sponsor guidelines.Review budget justification for appropriateness and completeness of content. Will compare budget detail to budget justification for consistency.Verify compliance with sponsoring organizations’ guidelines, as well as with relevant University policies and procedures.Assist Divisional Staff and/or Principal Investigators in completion of required information.Works with investigators and budgetary staff to improve awkward phrasing or presentation.Confirm that anticipated promotions and other increases are calculated into the cost of the project.Assures IRB protocol numbers and approval dates are valid and appropriate human subject compliance training has been completed by key personnel. Assures animal protocol numbers are valid.Assist in the coordination of large multi-center proposals, reviewing and approving all sponsored budgets, budget justifications, and other required administrative data.Responsible for tracking proposals and other documentation through signature/approval processes.Assist in pre-award coverage for Department of Medicine divisions.Post-Award (10%)Assist with contract and grant closeouts such as following up with progress reports, invention reports, financial status reports, and specific documents related to training grants i.e., statement of appointments, payback agreements, and terminations.Advises the Departmental Chairman and relevant department personnel on changes in sponsored research policies.Maintain departmental grants database system for tracking active and pending awards by fiscal year, department, division, and/or individual investigator.Facilitate and/or produce specialized sponsored projects reports utilizing institutional or departmental systems (i.e. Resource Database) for various faculty, Directors, Administrator, and Chairman.Assist with submissions of the following agreements: data use, material transfer, non-disclosure, confidentiality & clinical research.Assist with budget distributions, sub-award setup, GR/IR issues, and IRB fees.Assist in post-award coverage for Department of Medicine divisions.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of Sponsored Research and Grants Administration.Knowledge of accounting and budgeting theory and practices required. Thorough knowledge and understanding of Johns Hopkins University accounting system and related fiscal offices preferred.Strong organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.Minimum QualificationsBachelor'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.Classified Title: Sr. Grants & Contracts AnalystRole/Level/Range: ATP/04/PDStarting Salary Range: $62,300 - $109,000 Annually ($90,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: 37.5hrs/wkExempt Status: ExemptLocation: RemoteDepartment name: SOM DOM General Admin Chairmans OfffPersonnel area: School of Medicine

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