Sr. GCA II, PreAward (WSE Research Administration)
Core
Provide dedicated professional-level sponsored funds management for pre-award and post-award functions, including proposal preparation, budget development, account maintenance, billing, reporting, compliance, and closeout.
Role type
Senior Grants & Contracts Analyst (Team Lead)
Builds
Grant and contract submissions, budgets, financial reports, and compliance documentation for federal, private, and commercial sponsors.
Domain
Higher Education Research Administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Grant proposal preparation, Budget development, Regulatory compliance, Account maintenance, Financial reporting, Subcontract negotiation, Audit management, Effort reporting, Cost transfer management, Closeout procedures
Preferred skills
Academic or medical setting experience, Lead capacity experience, JHU grants leadership training
Technologies
Sponsor templates, e-form systems, Financial forecasting tools
Responsibilities
Oversee complex award management activities and provide oversight to other staff; Partner with faculty and budgetary staff on submission planning; Review proposals and budgets for appropriateness; Serve as liaison between research units and funding agencies; Manage post-award processes including account setup and reconciliation; Provide expertise in policy, financial, and administrative aspects of grants; Lead seminars on funding and training.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team lead responsibilities